Oil Companies strike.. Most pumps running dry, Flights Delayed!

dskumar · 10th January 2009, 10:41

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Originally Posted by CBlazer

I think this strike came as a blessing in disguise for Shell. Many people did not know that Shell was selling normal petrol only about Re 1 more than other Govt. owned companies. I won't be surprised if a larger number of people stay with Shell as long as the price difference is maintained at current levels.

Shell Regular Petrol is Available in Banglore only. Not in chennai.

In chennai, Shell Super (Premium) petrol (Rs.52.95/- Per Litre)is cheaper than Other Oil Cos., Premium Petrol.

Fountainheader · 10th January 2009, 10:56

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Originally Posted by dskumar

Shell Regular Petrol is Available in Banglore only. Not in chennai.

In chennai, Shell Super (Premium) petrol (Rs.52.95/- Per Litre)is cheaper than Other Oil Cos., Premium Petrol.

Kumar,
Any idea about availability of Shell in Chennai ? Are there long queues and all that ?

CtrlAltDel · 10th January 2009, 13:50

the oil companies strike is over. no more shortages now!

Tejas@perioimpl · 10th January 2009, 14:39

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Originally Posted by CtrlAltDel

the oil companies strike is over. no more shortages now!

Correct. I tanked up my car today and it felt good (for a change)!

Eddy · 10th January 2009, 14:43

Now wait for the price cut before tanking up

Tejas@perioimpl · 10th January 2009, 14:51

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Originally Posted by Eddy

Now wait for the price cut before tanking up

On the contrary, its the reverse. I just got a news flash from NDTV on my mobile, that the prices may increase to offset the demands of the striking officers and the losses suffered in the past three days.

Eddy · 10th January 2009, 14:57

I don't think thats gonna happen. Oil minister has proposed a drop of Rs 5, 3 and 25 for petrol, diesel and LPG respectively.

NDTV.com: Govt considering cut in fuel prices: Deora

DirtyDan · 10th January 2009, 15:07

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Originally Posted by Tejas@perioimpl

....the prices may increase to offset the demands of the striking officers and the losses suffered in the past three days.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddy

I don't think thats gonna happen. Oil minister has proposed a drop of Rs 5, 3 and 25 for petrol, diesel and LPG respectively.

Maybe an increase AFTER elections

?????

rkbharat · 10th January 2009, 15:58

very strange, that many of the petrol pumps are only selling premium petrol here in Delhi and Gurgaon

dskumar · 10th January 2009, 16:40

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Originally Posted by Fountainheader

Kumar,
Any idea about availability of Shell in Chennai ? Are there long queues and all that ?

Heard from few of my friends that the long queues have eased up now on all SHELL Outlets.

Like someone has said, just fill up some fuel for next one week and wait for the prices to drop.

snaronikar · 10th January 2009, 17:25

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Originally Posted by Eddy

Now wait for the price cut before tanking up

Seriously, I'am tanking up only Rs.1000 whenever I go to petrol bunk nowadays. Eagerly waiting for price cut. The sooner they do the better.

Ym-enjn · 10th January 2009, 17:26

Thanks heaven the strike is over. The streets looked so scary so empty, now we don't have habit to drive cars on empty streets.

snaronikar · 10th January 2009, 17:42

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Originally Posted by CBlazer

I think this strike came as a blessing in disguise for Shell. Many people did not know that Shell was selling normal petrol only about Re 1 more than other Govt. owned companies. I won't be surprised if a larger number of people stay with Shell as long as the price difference is maintained at current levels.

. But the main issue is Govt is considering another reduction in near future. Hope shell will also follow the same. Otheerwise it will be back to square one.

vasudeva · 10th January 2009, 18:29

No shortage: came back empty handed from 2 petrol pumps in East Delhi at 5PM today.
Price cut: 2 weeks again. My car's tank does not have fuel for that long.

snaronikar · 10th January 2009, 19:59

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Originally Posted by vasudeva

Price cut: 2 weeks again. My car's tank does not have fuel for that long.

According to the news in NDTV, and the press statement by Murali Deora (Petroleum Minister), the price cut should happen by next week. It will be Rs.5 for petrol, Rs.3 for diesel and Rs.25 for LPG.

In bangalore, it is returning to normalcy although few petrol bunks are selling only premium petrol. But IOC and IBP bunks are still closed (atleast near my house).

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CtrlAltDel BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: HyderaGr8 Posts: 500 Thanked: 24 Times	the oil companies strike is over. no more shortages now!
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Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 9,388 Thanked: 13,305 Times	Now wait for the price cut before tanking up
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Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 9,388 Thanked: 13,305 Times	I don't think thats gonna happen. Oil minister has proposed a drop of Rs 5, 3 and 25 for petrol, diesel and LPG respectively. NDTV.com: Govt considering cut in fuel prices: Deora Last edited by Eddy : 10th January 2009 at 14:59.
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rkbharat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Gurgaon/New Delhi Posts: 1,601 Thanked: 724 Times View My Garage	very strange, that many of the petrol pumps are only selling premium petrol here in Delhi and Gurgaon
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Ym-enjn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jaipur Posts: 1,039 Thanked: 59 Times	Thanks heaven the strike is over. The streets looked so scary so empty, now we don't have habit to drive cars on empty streets.
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10th January 2009, 18:29	#194
vasudeva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 2,221 Thanked: 212 Times	No shortage: came back empty handed from 2 petrol pumps in East Delhi at 5PM today. Price cut: 2 weeks again. My car's tank does not have fuel for that long.
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