Maharashtra warns dealers against hoarding

Authorities in Maharashtra, India, have called for strict action against petrol pump owners resorting to the hoarding of petrol and diesel ahead of an expected hike in fuel prices. Petrol pump owners in the state’s Sangli District claimed that they have restricted fuel supply to customers as a result of the shortage. “We are giving a liter each to everybody. We spoke to the depot regarding the stocking of petrol, but they have expressed their helplessness, as they themselves are not getting proper supply, and once the petrol wagon comes, we will be in a position to supply,” said Ram Suryanvanshi, the manager of a petrol pump. (May 31, 2008)