Residents of Fatehabad are facing a fuel crisis as reports of petrol and diesel shortages spread across the city, adding to an ongoing shortage of cooking gas. Long queues were seen at several petrol pumps, with people rushing to refuel their vehicles amid fears of limited supply. The situation led to traffic congestion and raised concerns about public safety.On Thursday, shortages were evident at some petrol stations, while others managed to maintain supply by limiting the quantity dispensed per vehicle to avoid running out of fuel. At Manju Petrol Pump on Sirsa Road, police personnel were deployed to manage the growing crowd and special arrangements were made to maintain order.Operators reported that petrol pumps affiliated with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) were the worst affected, while the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) pumps continued to function relatively normally.At the BPCL’s Khushi Ram Parmanand Pump near the bus stand, fuel stocks were exhausted around 1 pm, forcing many motorists to return without refuelling. Diesel shortages were also reported at the BPCL pump on Sirsa Road.Sanjeev Monga, operator of the Sirsa Road pump, said that BPCL had not received adequate fuel supply from the Panipat refinery over the past two to three days. He explained that BPCL typically receives supplies through the IOCL, but the current partial supply has led to shortages at BPCL-affiliated stations. According to him, IOCL pumps continued to receive uninterrupted supplies, while BPCL and HPCL outlets struggled to meet demand.The shortage has caused anxiety among residents, with rumours of limited supply triggering panic buying. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation to prevent further disruption.According to information, Haryana’s Food and Supplies Minister, Rajesh Nagar, contacted district officials in Fatehabad to review the situation and issued immediate instructions. He directed officials to ensure that the public does not face inconvenience and that fuel supplies are restored promptly.Nagar also instructed that areas reporting shortages be prioritised for fuel distribution. The officials were directed to maintain strict vigilance against hoarding and black marketing, and to submit regular updates until normal supply is restored.The government has appealed to the public to remain patient, assuring that administrative measures are in place to control the situation. The authorities emphasised that panic buying could worsen the shortage and urged residents to avoid unnecessary visits to petrol stations.