1. Apropos news reports attributing current #petrol crisis to an import ban imposed by Gov. on Mar 25 during lockdown. It must be known tht during this period i.e(25th Mar. -24th April)6 ships of MoGas & 2 ships of crude oil berthed based on req. & demand of various OMCs & Ref.
2. The effect of this curtailment, if any, wud have shown in the early to mid-May given the sailing time of 3-4 days from Gulf region. Thus, this negates the perception of any disruption in the supply chain for June 2020 was created by oil import curtailment in March/April 2020.
3.The enforcement teams from Petroleum Division, #OGRA, district Adm. & LEA are stepping up raids,inspection of depots of OMCs as well as illegal storages by others. Gov. has made it categorically clear that such action shall dealt strictly, shall not it be tolerated further.
4. As for OMC licensed pumps that were dry, more than half have been restored and balance are expected to be restored by tomorrow (Saturday).
5. Petroleum Division is also maintaining constant vigilance over the situation and is in touch with the team on the ground and taking decisions accordingly. We urge the public at large and petrol dealers to not engage in panic buying of petrol.
Share this Scrolly Tale with your friends.
A Scrolly Tale is a new way to read Twitter threads with a more visually immersive experience.
Discover more beautiful Scrolly Tales like this.