Telangana | Petroleum product shares greater than ample for subsequent 3 months, no scarcity: Minister

Telangana Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Wednesday (March 25, 2026) mentioned that petroleum product shares are greater than ample for the following three months. Firmly assuring that that there’s no shortage of any petroleum product within the State, he mentioned that the momentary ‘no stock’ board was put up at a couple of shops solely attributable to delayed tanker arrivals, not attributable to scarcity. The gas provide is at the moment working effectively forward of demand.

“Supply is more than the demand. We are providing very excess supply,” the Minister emphasised addressing a press convention in Hyderabad, together with Civil Supplies Department Commissioner M. Stephen Raveendra. He mentioned that Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR) are enough for 60–65 days and ONGC has prolonged a credit score line to make sure uninterrupted provides. 

The authorities mentioned that panic shopping for of gas within the metropolis was triggered by rumours of petrol, diesel and LPG shortages.

Images of individuals carrying the gas in cans and different containers circulated extensively on social media. Taking a be aware of individuals utilizing such containers to hold petrol and diesel, The Civil Supplies Minister mentioned that the observe is against the law and dangerous. “Officials are on the field. Use of containers will not be allowed. OMCs (Oil Marketing ComPanies) have been strictly instructed,” the Minister warned. 

Referring to conditions elsewhere within the nation, he mentioned that situations of panic-buying was noticed in main cities together with Ahmedabad, Surat, Bengaluru, Dharwad and Belgaum.

The Minister acknowledged, once more, that there are points with business Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders and that the federal government is actively representing the matter to the Centre.