Ahmedabad: Nayara Energy, India’s largest private fuel retailer, on Thursday increased petrol prices by ₹5 per litre and diesel by ₹3 per litre, partly passing on the impact of the recent rise in global crude oil prices triggered by the conflict in the Middle East. With the hike, petrol prices at Nayara pumps in the city have touched ₹99.74 per litre, while diesel prices have increased to ₹93.15 per litre. Speaking about the hike, the operator of a Nayara petrol pump on VIP Road in th...Read More

Gandhinagar: Amid long lines at petrol pumps, the Gujarat government on Monday issued a circular stating that there is sufficient stock of petrol and diesel in the state and warned against panic buying triggered by rumours circulating on social media and other platforms. Authorities said fuel supply from refineries and depots is continuing normally, and strict instructions have been issued to prevent hoarding and artificial shortage. According to the circular issued by the Food and Civil Suppli...Read More

Japan K Pathak, Gandhinagar: While the government and oil company officials deny any oil supply constraints, the petrol pump owners and dealers have said that there have been supply issues since last Friday and they cumulatively resulted into dry outs at several pumps, resulting into widespread local media coverage and panic among public. The dealers who made representation before the Surat district collector told what the dealers in various parts of Gujarat have been facing since Friday. ...Read More

Ahmedabad: A few petrol pumps at various places of Gujarat halted the sale of petrol due to supply disruptions from respective oil distribution companies. While outlets had adequate stock, the news on TV media and social media that some petrol pumps are non-functional triggered panic, resulting into long queues at other functional petrol pumps on Monday. In Ahmedabad, an HP petrol pump at Shivranjani Crossroads was shut after its fuel stock was exhausted by around 9:30 am. The closure was att...Read More

Gandhinagar: As part of a two-day special drive conducted on July 18 and 19, the Office of the Controller, Legal Metrology and Consumer Affairs which functions under the Gujarat government undertook a statewide inspection of petrol and diesel pumps. Raids were carried out at 267 pumps situated in cities and along highways in all 33 districts of the state. According to a statement from the Department of Legal Metrology, Gandhinagar, legal action was initiated against 16 petrol and diesel pumps...Read More