Fuel Shortage Hits Prayagraj as Tanker Delays Disrupt Petrol Pump Supply

Prayagraj is facing a growing fuel crisis as delays in tanker deliveries have started affecting the supply of petrol and diesel across the city.

The situation has worsened due to increasing demand and slow release of fuel-loaded tankers, leaving several petrol pumps either running dry or operating with limited stock.

According to local reports, the district’s daily diesel consumption stands at nearly 1.25 lakh litres, while the demand for petrol is estimated at around 60,000 litres every day.

On Monday, petrol was being sold at approximately ₹101.96 per litre, premium petrol at ₹111.20 per litre, and diesel at ₹95.46 per litre.

The supply disruption caused panic buying at several fuel stations. Long queues of vehicles were seen outside petrol pumps as residents rushed to refill tanks, fearing a deeper shortage in the coming days.

Many commuters expressed concern that if the crisis continues, routine travel and transportation services could be badly affected.

By Monday evening, fuel stocks at several petrol pumps in Prayagraj had nearly exhausted. Reports suggest that around 67 out of the city’s 372 petrol pumps temporarily ran out of fuel.

Areas including Bharadwaj Ashram, Jhunsi, Andawa, Sahson Road, Naini, and Meja were among the locations where pumps reportedly faced shortages.

Residents said tanker deliveries failed to arrive on time, forcing many people to move from one petrol station to another in search of fuel.

Several commuters returned home disappointed after waiting for hours in queues without getting petrol or diesel.

Petrol pump operators believe the situation may improve once pending fuel tankers are released and normal transportation resumes.

However, repeated delays in dispatching loaded tankers have intensified operational pressure on dealers and created inconvenience for the public.

Ravindra Chandel, Vice President of the Petrol Diesel Dealers Association, stated that while there is no complete fuel shortage at present, delays in the release and movement of fuel-loaded tankers are creating supply bottlenecks that need urgent resolution.