Nagpur. Usually everyone knew that as soon as the elections were over, there would be an extravagant increase in the prices of petrol and diesel. The Ukraine-Russia war on him sprinkled salt on the burn. The environment became quite favorable for the rate increase. The fear among the people was such that by the end of the evening on Tuesday, many pumps were empty. Petrol was sold in a single day, almost twice the average days. Diesel vehicles also did not lag behind and they also left no stone unturned to fill the tank. By evening on Tuesday, many pumps in the city were empty. The operators thought it appropriate to put up a banner of pump empty.
The public is not only hopeful, but is confident that this time the government will increase the price tremendously. Everyone is thinking that the price of petrol will go above Rs 125 a liter. This is the reason that people were seen putting petrol in two wheeler, four wheeler according to their capacity. In the evening there were long queues at many pumps. Even at company operated pumps, out of stock boards were seen.
shortfall in petrol supply
Meanwhile, some pump operators say that due to the fear of higher price hike, petroleum companies have also limited the supply. This is the reason why tankers could not reach on time at some of the pumps and as a result petrol and diesel went out of stock. This situation could have been avoided by having regular supply. In the midst of limited supply, people also had to face a lot of problems.
stock of edible oil
Oil traders told that in view of Holi and upcoming wedding season, people are buying oil on a large scale. Everyone is apprehensive that the price of edible oil will increase significantly in the coming days. Due to the Russo-Ukraine war, there are frequent reports about edible oil, after which the prices have also increased. But people feel that the price will increase further. That’s why people have started stocking up. The consumption of oils doubles on the occasion of Holi anyway. Oil plays an important role in making different types of dishes. That’s why people have started buying from now on to avoid inflation. The same is more or less the same is true of married people as well.
They are also apprehensive and started buying fiercely. They want the goods to be stocked at the current price as well, so there is a shortage of oils in the market. According to the traders, there is no shortage of goods, but there is panic among the people about the price increase. People’s apprehension is also not unreasonable because 10 days ago, a rise of Rs 12-15 per kg has been registered in edible oils. Since then the situation has gone from bad to worse. In many big super stores, the purchase limit has been fixed. Not more than 5 liters of edible oil is being given to a customer.