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Panic Buying

Panic buying leads to increase in petrol-diesel sale by 20% in Maharashtra, CM orders curbs to prevent hoarding

Thane, India - May -19 2026: Diesel prices have been increased for the second time by around 86 to 94 paise per litre. Meanwhile, diesel supply has been stopped at some petrol pumps in Thane, leading to unavailability of diesel at those stations at Petrol pump kapurbawadi thane ,in Thane ,in Mumbai, India, on, Tuesday, May -19, 2026. ( photo by Praful Gangurde / Hindustan Times )

Published 72 days ago

Maharashtra has enough fuel stock to last for a month, says Bhujbal

Civil supplies minister Chhagan Bhujbal was responding to questions regarding fuel pumps reportedly running dry in several districts, including Pune, Palghar, Buldhana and Washim, due to supply disruptions.

Published 75 days ago

Rumours of fuel rationing dispelled in Chandigarh

Deputy commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav dismissed reports of a localised supply crunch forcing purchase limits of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>500 for two-wheelers and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,500 for four-wheelers as “completely baseless and misleading.” (Representational photo)

Published 76 days ago

No fuel shortage in Pune, don’t panic buy: Petrol dealers’ association

Speaking to the media, PPDA president Dhruv Ruparel said there is no restriction on fuel supply and no shortage situation in Pune. (FILE)

Published 81 days ago

Shortage rumours, farm needs keep fuel queues long in Kheri

Huge rush at a petrol pump in Lakhimpur Kheri on Saturday. (HT)

Published 99 days ago

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