Many Gaya fuel stations run dry as demand outpaces supply

Gaya: The irregular supply of petrol and diesel amid the West Asia crisis has forced many fuel station operators in Gaya town to shut their outlets as the oil companies are unable to deliver fuel according to the demand.Long queues of vehicles could be spotted at fuel stations once they start their operations.Gaya district petroleum dealers association former general secretary Ram Kumar Mehta said, “Around 20 fuel stations are currently operating in Gaya town area. The oil companies have slashed around 10% supply to the fuel stations, compared to the quantity they lifted in May.”“According to the instructions from sales officers of oil companies, 40 litres petrol and 200 litres diesel has to be given to each four-wheeler. There is a complete ban over transportation of petrol in bottles or cans. However, diesel has been exempted from this ban, as farmers lift diesel for agriculture work purposes in cans or bottles.”“In rural areas, the impact is even more severe, particularly, in blocks under Sherghati sub-division of the district, as the area is close to the GT road, where demand for fuel is very high, compared to the supply,” Mehta added.