Jagan Reddy's Party Alleges Fuel Shortage In Andhra, Writes To Centre

A fuel shortage has been reported in Andhra Pradesh, with long queues at petrol stations and many displaying boards reading "no stock". YSRCP MP Maddila Gurumoorthy wrote to Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri seeking urgent intervention, stating that nearly 70 per cent of petrol stations had run dry and calling for an inquiry into hoarding or supply disruption. He noted the situation had intensified over the past three days and that many stations were closed or showing 'No Stock'. He added that the state government's response had largely remained limited to announcements, with no visible ground improvement, and fuel availability remained constrained. YSRCP leader Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy described the shortage as "artificial" and questioned why fuel was available in neighbouring states but not in Andhra Pradesh. The state government rejected claims of negligence. Chandrababu Naidu asserted that authorities were monitoring the situation and coordinating with oil companies to restore normal supply, instructing officials to ensure round-the-clock fuel supply. The article also mentions the US-Iran war affecting global oil trade due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.