Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, March 26 The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar collectorate has issued a fuel purchase cap of ₹200 for two-wheelers and ₹2000 for three and four-wheelers amid the month-long West Asia crisis, an official said on Thursday.
The order from the supply branch at the collector's office was issued while long queues are being seen at fuel pumps due to rumors of shortages, which was creating a temporary demand and supply imbalance. He added.
"Two-wheelers are now permitted to purchase only ₹200 worth of fuel, and the permitted amount for three and four-wheelers is ₹2000. The pumps are now prohibited from selling fuel in bottles, cans, and drums. This will not apply to vehicles providing emergency services," the order said.
It also said pumps must display the daily stock at a visible location on their premises. This order will remain in effect until further clarifications, the official added.
Meanwhile, the Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Thursday said the country has about 60 days of fuel stock cover and that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG.
It dismissed reports of shortages as a "deliberate misinformation campaign" aimed at triggering panic buying, adding that all petrol pumps across the country are adequately stocked and operating normally, with no rationing of petrol or diesel.
India, the world's fourth-largest refiner and fifth-largest exporter of petroleum products, has structurally assured domestic fuel availability and continues to supply refined fuels to over 150 countries, the ministry said in a statement.
India, it said, has 74 days of total crude oil and fuel stocking capacity.