Odisha Implements Dedicated Fuel Outlets to Address Diesel Shortages for Commercial Transport
Odisha plans dedicated fuel outlets for trucks, buses amid diesel crunch
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Amid diesel shortages causing long queues at fuel stations in Odisha, the State Transport Authority has decided to establish dedicated fuel outlets for buses and trucks in every district. This initiative aims to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply for essential transport services, as panic buying has surged fuel demand significantly.
- 01Fuel demand increased by 30% for petrol and 37% for diesel due to panic buying in recent days.
- 02The State Transport Authority has requested transport operators to provide details of their usual refueling stations to maintain adequate diesel stocks.
- 03Transport Commissioner Amitabh Thakur emphasized the need for coordination between oil companies and vehicle owners to prevent a logistics crisis.
- 04Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra assured that Odisha has enough fuel stock for 13 days.
- 05Transport associations warned of potential service suspensions if fuel availability did not improve immediately.
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As diesel shortages lead to long queues at fuel stations across Odisha, the State Transport Authority (STA) has initiated a plan to create dedicated fuel outlets for buses and trucks in each district. This decision follows warnings from transport operators about possible service suspensions due to fuel scarcity. Kamal Sheel, the state head of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, noted that panic buying had caused a 30% increase in petrol demand and a 37% spike in diesel demand over two days. To stabilize the situation, the STA has requested transport operators to identify their regular fuel stations to ensure adequate diesel supplies. Transport Commissioner Amitabh Thakur stressed the importance of collaboration between oil companies and transporters to maintain smooth operations and prevent a logistics crisis. Minister Krushna Chandra Patra reassured the public that the state has sufficient fuel reserves for 13 days and urged against hoarding. Despite the presence of refineries in Paradip, some fuel stations have experienced shortages, stranding over 1,000 trucks. The STA aims to resolve the crisis within 48 hours.
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The establishment of dedicated fuel outlets will help ensure that commercial transport services can operate without interruption, which is crucial for passenger transport and goods delivery across Odisha.
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