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BJP says 56 of 4,312 Andhra Pradesh petrol bunks creating artificial shortages
BJP state president P.V.N. Madhav released figures indicating that 56 of 4,312 petrol bunks in Andhra Pradesh (about 1.29%) were found to create artificial shortages. He urged petrol outlet owners to ensure fuel is available to every consumer and called for action against irregularities.
Why It Matters
If accurate, the report highlights potential artificial shortages at a small subset of outlets, raising questions about fuel supply integrity and market fairness in Andhra Pradesh.
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Madhav releases figures on petrol bunk shortages in Andhra Pradesh
May 01, 2026
In a release, BJP state president P.V.N. Madhav said that out of 4,312 petrol bunks in Andhra Pradesh, about 56 outlets (1.29%) were found to be creating artificial shortage. He urged owners of petrol outlets to ensure petrol and diesel are available to every consumer and called for action against those resorting to such irregularities.