Hyderabad Faces Fuel Crunch Anxiety, Demand Rises Sharply

Fuel panic spread rapidly across the city. Hyderabad woke up to rising concern. People feared a possible shortage. However, fuel had not completely run out. Still, panic buying began early. By late Monday night, signs of tension appeared. At a petrol pump in Ramanthapur, crowds started forming. First, a few vehicles arrived. Then, the numbers increased quickly. Soon, bikes, autos, and cars filled the area. By midnight, queues extended into nearby lanes.

Many residents rushed to refill tanks. They acted out of caution. Moreover, social media worsened the situation. Videos of long queues circulated widely. As a result, fear spread faster. From Lakdikapul to Begumpet, demand rose sharply. Similarly, stations in Secunderabad and Uppal saw heavy crowds. In several places, queues crossed one kilometre. Therefore, people waited for hours.

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Hyderabad Sees Surge in Fuel Demand and Public Anxiety

Fuel stations struggled to handle the pressure. Some outlets limited supply. For instance, CNG stations capped refills. Consequently, drivers felt more anxious. At the same time, LPG auto drivers faced long delays. In Lakdikapul, lines stretched far. Drivers waited over six hours. As a result, many lost daily earnings.

Meanwhile, operators reported record demand. Usually, they sold limited stock each day. However, demand increased nearly five times. In one day, they sold what normally lasts a week. Additionally, supply systems changed. Suppliers demanded upfront payments. This “cash-and-carry” model created challenges. Smaller operators could not arrange large funds quickly. Therefore, some pumps shut temporarily.

This created a chain reaction. Closed pumps increased fear. Fear triggered more panic buying. In turn, open pumps became overcrowded. Staff worked continuously. They tried to manage traffic and long lines. However, tempers sometimes rose. Vehicles blocked roads. Entry and exit points became congested.

Beyond the city, diesel demand also increased. Farmers and traders began stocking fuel. They prepared for upcoming needs. Back in Hyderabad, the situation remained tense. Throughout Tuesday, queues kept forming. Roads near stations saw heavy congestion. By night, the situation stayed unchanged. Many stations displayed “no stock” boards. As a result, uncertainty continued to grow among residents.

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