Demand for diesel more than doubled in six districts, petrol in fourteen districts: Official
Demand for petrol and diesel has surged in various districts across the country, with significant increases reported. Fourteen districts experienced a doubling in petrol demand, while six districts saw similar growth for diesel. This rise is attributed to the agricultural season and shifts in consumer purchasing behavior.
- ▪Fourteen districts reported a doubling in petrol demand, while six districts saw diesel demand double.
- ▪Approximately 150 districts experienced over a thirty percent increase in petrol sales, and 156 districts saw similar growth for diesel.
- ▪Sales in Maharashtra increased by 17.24% for petrol and 27.25% for diesel compared to the same period last year.
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Fourteen districts in the country saw the demand for petrol double while six districts have witnessed the same for diesel, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary at the Union Petroleum Ministry told reporters at the bi-weekly inter-ministerial briefing on the situation in West Asia on Friday (May 29, 2026). Shortages of diesel in pockets seen hampering free movement of trucksMs. Sharma informed that approximately 150 districts across the country have observed a more than thirty per-cent increase in petrol sales, whilst 156 districts have observed similar growth for diesel.“There are about 150 districts where a more than thirty percent growth in petrol sales have been observed with about 14 districts seeing more than hundred per-cent increase,” she stated, adding, “As for diesel, 156 districts…
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