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Time of India
21-07-2025
- Time of India
Govt to curb sale & distribution of fuel in bottles, containers
In the wake of the self-immolation by a college student in Balasore, state govt on Sunday said it will implement stringent measures to enforce the Petroleum Rules, which prohibit the unauthorised sale and transportation of fuel in bottles and containers. The govt is preparing to introduce comprehensive guidelines aimed at curtailing the illegal distribution of fuel. Food supplies and consumer welfare minister Krushna Chandra Patra said, "The existing legislation clearly stipulates that fuel stations are prohibited from dispensing loose petrol or diesel in portable containers to customers. We will be conducting extensive consultations with petroleum dealers and launching awareness campaigns to ensure strict compliance with the regulations." The urgency was necessitated after the Balasore student reportedly purchased loose petrol and set herself ablaze on her college campus on July 12, an incident which sparked nationwide outrage. Tanuja Tripathy, a women's rights activist, highlighted the widespread problem. "Numerous petrol stations across the state continue to flout regulations by selling fuel in plastic containers, while local grocery stores illegally stock and distribute these hazardous substances. Unauthorised sale and storage of petroleum products without proper licencing is a serious offence that demands immediate govt intervention and strict enforcement measures," she said. Sanjay Lath, general secretary of the Utkal Petroleum Dealers' Association, stressed the inherent dangers of unrestricted fuel access. "We strongly endorse the govt's plan to eliminate the illegal sale of petroleum products through unauthorised channels. The highly inflammable products necessitate strict control over their distribution. All fuel stations have been sensitised to fill vehicle tanks directly instead of selling them in containers," Lath said.
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Time of India
Govt to curb sale & distribution of fuel in bottles, containers
Bhubaneswar: In the wake of the self-immolation by a college student in Balasore, state govt on Sunday said it will implement stringent measures to enforce the Petroleum Rules, which prohibit the unauthorised sale and transportation of fuel in bottles and containers. The govt is preparing to introduce comprehensive guidelines aimed at curtailing the illegal distribution of fuel. Food supplies and consumer welfare minister Krushna Chandra Patra said, "The existing legislation clearly stipulates that fuel stations are prohibited from dispensing loose petrol or diesel in portable containers to customers. We will be conducting extensive consultations with petroleum dealers and launching awareness campaigns to ensure strict compliance with the regulations." The urgency was necessitated after the Balasore student reportedly purchased loose petrol and set herself ablaze on her college campus on July 12, an incident which sparked nationwide outrage. Tanuja Tripathy, a women's rights activist, highlighted the widespread problem. "Numerous petrol stations across the state continue to flout regulations by selling fuel in plastic containers, while local grocery stores illegally stock and distribute these hazardous substances. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These Are The Rolls-Royce Of Hearing Aids (And Under $99) Oricle Hearing Learn More Undo Unauthorised sale and storage of petroleum products without proper licencing is a serious offence that demands immediate govt intervention and strict enforcement measures," she said. Sanjay Lath, general secretary of the Utkal Petroleum Dealers' Association, stressed the inherent dangers of unrestricted fuel access. "We strongly endorse the govt's plan to eliminate the illegal sale of petroleum products through unauthorised channels. The highly inflammable products necessitate strict control over their distribution. All fuel stations have been sensitised to fill vehicle tanks directly instead of selling them in containers," Lath said.
New Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Drivers' strike paralyses public transport services, affects essential supplies in Odisha
BHUBANESWAR: Transport services, particularly public transport and supply of fuel and LPG, were severely affected as thousands of commercial vehicle drivers launched an indefinite strike to press for fulfilment of their various demands. Under the banner of Odisha Drivers' Mahasangha, drivers of buses, trucks, commercial vans and taxis resorted to the 'quit steering wheel' protest, demanding various welfare and social security measures from the government. Public transport was the worst hit as private buses stayed off road and commuters across the state had to suffer immense problems. Devotees and visitors, who went to Puri to attend the Niladri Bije, the last ritual of Rath Yatra festival, had a harrowing time as they could not board buses or other public transport to return home. This resulted in a heavy rush at the railway station in Puri. Sources said on an average, at least 200 buses operate from Puri to Bhubaneswar and Cuttack daily. The number of buses operating from Puri to the Twin City goes up to 300 during festive seasons. With the number reducing to a trickle as only government buses operated, the people faced severe inconveniences. Meanwhile, supply of petrol, diesel and LPG to different parts of the state is set to be badly affected from Wednesday if the strike continues. 'Oil tanker drivers joined the protests on Tuesday. But, they have been asked to report to duty on Wednesday so that petrol and diesel can be loaded from four depots in Jatni, Paradip, Balasore and Jharsuguda, and delivered at the fuel stations across the state. If they continue, there will be an oil crisis at hand,' said general secretary of Utkal Petroleum Dealers' Association, Sanjay Lath. Though the supply of essential commodities like vegetables was not affected on the day, traders' bodies are apprehensive that the strike could lead to shortage if the cease work carries on. 'Vegetables were delivered in Bhubaneswar markets as usual on Tuesday. However, we are anticipating the strike will possibly affect the supply a day later,' said Rajdhani Pariba (vegetables) Byabasayee Mahasangha president, Kabi Swain. 'Many essential commodities are imported from other states, and the supply remained unaffected on the day. However, serious difficulties can emerge while transporting goods from wholesalers to retailers if the strike is not called off,' said the general secretary of Odisha Byabasayee Mahasangha, Sudhakar Panda.
