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Naidu orders fuel supply ramp up amid crunch in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu directed officials and oil company representatives to immediately increase petrol and diesel supplies across the state, aiming to restore normalcy by Monday. The move follows a surge in demand, partly from bulk purchases by commercial buyers at retail outlets, which strained supplies, and was reviewed via teleconference from his camp office.
Why It Matters
The directive aims to prevent fuel shortages that could impact transportation and commerce, signaling government intervention to stabilize essential supplies.
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Naidu orders immediate ramp-up of petrol and diesel supplies across Andhra Pradesh
April 26, 2026
During a teleconference from his camp office, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu directed officials and representatives of oil companies to immediately increase petrol and diesel supplies across the state. He set a target to restore normalcy by Monday, following a sudden surge in demand partly caused by bulk purchases by commercial consumers at retail outlets that had strained supplies.