Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have assured the public that there is no shortage of petrol or diesel in Odisha despite recent media reports highlighting temporary fuel supply disruptions in some districts.The companies stated that fuel availability across the state remains stable and the overall situation is fully under control.According to the OMCs, a brief rise in fuel demand in a few bordering districts at the beginning of May caused temporary shortages at select petrol pumps. However, officials said immediate corrective measures were taken to restore normal supply operations.Sudden Increase in Demand Led to Temporary DisruptionsThe temporary supply issue reportedly emerged after an unexpected surge in consumption of petrol and diesel in certain bordering regions of Odisha. This led to short-term shortages at a few retail fuel outlets, triggering concern among consumers and resulting in long queues at some petrol pumps.To manage the situation, OMCs quickly deployed additional fuel tankers to speed up transportation and replenish stocks at affected outlets. Officials also intensified real-time monitoring of fuel inventories to ensure faster delivery to stations facing critically low supplies.Additional Tankers Mobilised to Restore Fuel AvailabilityOMCs said several proactive measures were implemented to maintain uninterrupted fuel supply across the state. Additional logistical support was arranged to strengthen transportation and distribution systems, helping fuel stations resume normal operations without major disruption.The companies emphasized that all retail outlets are currently operational and adequately stocked with petrol and diesel.Industrial Consumers Asked to Purchase Fuel Directly From Oil CompaniesAs part of the temporary supply management strategy, OMCs advised industrial consumers to procure fuel directly from oil companies instead of purchasing from retail fuel stations.Officials clarified that retail petrol pumps are not authorized for bulk fuel sales and that this measure would help maintain a smooth and balanced fuel distribution network across Odisha.OMCs Appeal to Public Not to Panic Buy Fuel.Oil companies strongly appealed to residents not to panic buy petrol or diesel, stating that unnecessary stockpiling could create avoidable pressure on supply chains and lead to artificial shortages.OMCs reassured citizens that there is no reason for concern and urged consumers to rely only on official information sources for accurate updates regarding fuel availability.The clarification comes amid recent reports of fuel shortages and long queues at petrol pumps in districts including Nabarangpur.
