By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in
AGARTALA | May 14, 2026
AGARTALA: Amidst growing public concern and surging crowds at petrol pumps, Shri Sushanta Chowdhury, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs, issued a reassuring statement today. Following a high-level review meeting with oil company representatives and department officials, the Minister confirmed that Tripura currently maintains a stable 15-day stock of petrol and diesel.
The emergency meeting was convened at Pragna Bhavan to address the sudden “panic buying” witnessed across Agartala and other major towns, triggered by rumors of a nationwide fuel shortage.
Stock Position & Supply Chain Stability
Minister Chowdhury presented a detailed breakdown of the state’s current reserves to dispel misinformation. He emphasized that the supply chain remains fully operational and additional consignments are already in transit to the state.
Current Stock Status (As of May 14, 2026):
- Petrol & Diesel: 15 days of buffer stock available in state depots.
- Essential Grains (Rice): Sufficient for 84 days.
- Sugar & Pulses: Stocks available for 28–34 days.
- LPG (Cooking Gas): Distribution is normal with no backlog in bottling plants.
- Vigilance Teams: Special teams under Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) have been deployed to monitor fuel stations.
- Strict Penalties: Any petrol pump found displaying false “No Stock” boards or hoarding fuel will face immediate license suspension and legal action.
- Anti-Black Marketing: The Food Department will conduct surprise raids to ensure essential commodities are not sold above the Maximum Retail Price (MRP).
