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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 77 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

Fuel rush continues in Kheri amid shortage, price hike rumours

Authorities reiterated that stocks of petrol and diesel were adequate in Lakhimpur Kheri. (For representation)

Published 100 days ago

Rumour of fuel price hike triggers panic buying in UP's Lakhimpur Kheri

Rumour of fuel price hike triggers panic buying in UP's Lakhimpur Kheri

Published 101 days ago

Panic buying, Nepal price gap fuel demand surge in UP border districts

The impact has been most visible in border districts such as Bahraich, Lakhimpur, Gonda, Maharajganj and Basti, where petrol and diesel sales have risen sharply within a short span. (For representation)

Published 101 days ago

Fuel, LPG supplies normal in Delhi; 1.25 cylinders delivered daily: CM Rekha Gupta

Fuel, LPG supplies normal in Delhi; 1.25 cylinders delivered daily: CM Rekha Gupta

Published 109 days ago

Fuel situation eases across Uttar Pradesh, urban normalcy returns

A petrol pump in the Civil Lines area of Prayagraj. (HT Photo)

Published 127 days ago

Panic at petrol pumps fades, queues disappear in Lucknow

Long queues have vanished at most of the petrol pumps in Lucknow. (HT Photo)

Published 127 days ago

Numbers prove panic buying syndrome, no real shortage as Uttar Pradesh fuel sales double

Vehicles at a petrol pump in the Vibhuti Khand area of Lucknow on Friday. (Mushtaq Ali/HT)

Published 128 days ago

Panic buying continues in Lucknow, fuel stockpiled in bottles and containers

An EV scooterist with diesel filled in a plastic container. (HT Photo)

Published 128 days ago

Fuel shortage rumours trigger panic buying in Ludhiana petrol pumps

Rush at Petrol pump in college road due to panic buying in Ludhiana. (Gurpreet/HT)

Published 128 days ago

Commercial LPG supply normal, allocation hiked to 70 pc: Delhi minister Sirsa

Commercial LPG supply normal, allocation hiked to 70 pc: Delhi minister Sirsa

Published 128 days ago

Motorist filmed hoarding petrol in jerry cans at Australian service station

Viral video showed a motorist hoarding petrol at an Australia service station.

Updated 129 days ago

Shortage rumours fuel panic buying in Punjab, officials say ample stock

Commuters crowding a petrol station in Amritsar on Friday morning amid rumours of fuel shortage. (Sameer Sehgal/HT)

Published 129 days ago

Avoid panic buying of petrol and diesel: Yogi

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath at the inauguration of Software Technology Parks of India centre, in Gorakhpur on Thursday. (ANI PHOTO)

Published 129 days ago

Rumours fuel rush at petrol pumps in select Uttar Pradesh cities

Vehicles at a petrol pump in Prayagraj on Thursday. (ANI PHOTO)

Published 129 days ago

Panic causes long queues at petrol pumps despite govt assurances amid Iran war

Vehicles in a long queue at a fuel pump amid the nationwide reports of fuel shortage, in Lucknow on Thursday.

Updated 129 days ago

Omar warns to shut fuel stations if people didn’t stop panic buying

Chief minister Omar Abdullah. (File)

Published 129 days ago

Clash at Gorakhpur petrol pump amid panic buying; authorities say fuel supply ample

Petrol pumps in select UP cities ran dry amid panic buying by people. (HT file)

Updated 129 days ago

‘60 days of oil, 800,000t LPG': Govt reveals stock details amid shortage fears

India has 60 days of fuel stocks, 800,000 tonnes LPG: govt rules out crisis

Updated 129 days ago

Panic buying triggers fuel, LPG queues in Goa despite assurances by CM, dealers

People jostle for LPG cylinders amid shortage due to the West Asia conflict. (PTI)

Published 130 days ago

Panic buying leads to closure of petrol pumps in several parts of Telangana

No stock board at a petrol pump in Hyderabad. (HT)

Published 130 days ago

Social media rumours fuel panic buying in some UP districts; situation normal in Lucknow

No unusual rush at a petrol pump near Vidhan Bhavan on Wednesday as there were no reports of panic buying anywhere in Lucknow. (HT)

Published 130 days ago

Telangana govt, dealers debunk fuel shortage rumours, urge public to avoid panic buying

Telangana govt, dealers debunk fuel shortage rumours, urge public to avoid panic buying

Published 131 days ago

25 domestic LPG cylinders seized from commercial units in Ludhiana

Some of the seized domestic cylinders in Ludhiana on Sunday. (HT Photo)

Published 133 days ago

Queues shrink, delivery hiccups continue amid LPG panic buying

Consumers are seen without queues at Arunoday Gas Agency in Sadar. No shortage or inconvenience in obtaining LPG cylinders was reported here. (Deepak Gupta/HT Photo)

Published 138 days ago

No LPG shortage in Maha, panic buying to blame: Bhujbal

In a meeting with state food and civil supplies minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Tuesday, state-owned petroleum companies said they typically supply 570,000 LPG cylinders in Maharashtra, daily. (HT Archives)

Published 138 days ago

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