Israel-Iran conflict: Maharashtra restricts fuel supply for emergency vehicles
With the Israel-Iran conflict causing global jitters, Maharashtra is playing it safe.
The state has asked fuel companies in districts like Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to reserve gasoline and diesel just for government and emergency vehicles, so ambulances and police won't get stuck if things get rough.
It's all about keeping essential services running smoothly, even if supplies tighten up.
No need to panic, says CM Fadnavis
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis wants everyone to relax: there's no gasoline or diesel shortage right now.
The Government of India is using oil diplomacy and sourcing crude from non-conflict regions and India maintains an energy buffer of about 50 days.
Plus, refineries are skipping their usual maintenance breaks just to keep the pumps flowing during these unpredictable times.