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Andhra CM orders review as 421 petrol bunks shut over fuel shortage and panic buying
India
Published on 26 April 2026
Supply is up 10 percent, yet queues are surging
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister reviewed the district-wise fuel shortage after officials reported temporary shutdowns of about 421 petrol outlets out of 4,510 statewide. Even as supplies improved by nearly 10 percent versus earlier levels, panic buying triggered sudden rushes at several stations, according to the CMO. Authorities are monitoring outlet status and demand to restore normal operations.
- About 421 of 4,510 petrol outlets were temporarily shut
- Officials briefed the CM on district-wise fuel conditions
- Fuel supply rose nearly 10 percent, but panic buying surged demand
- Heavy rush at stations is straining distribution temporarily
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