The fuel shortage

sriturl · 28th July 2008, 18:36

I am guessing it should be fine in a couple of days.
Load shedding will come down, and diesel usage by generators.

Just hoping for the best !!!

dadu · 28th July 2008, 20:39

Its slowly limping back to normalcy with the bellary power plant coming alive and will start supplying to its full capacity of 500MW in 3 weeks.

The rains are only improving the power situation (in terms of demand/ generation).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rudra Sen

I believe this issue is over now. Or so TOI says.

alias · 31st July 2008, 03:21

@mods i was not sure if its the right topic please move if not thanks.

I filled up my car's fuel tank, and I thought fuel has
become really expensive after the recent price hike.

But then I compared it with other common liquids and did
some quick calculations, and I felt a little better.

To know why, see the results below â€" you'll be
surprised at how outrageous some other prices are ! !

Diesel (regular) : Rs.40 per litre

Petrol (speed) : Rs.70 per litre

Coca Cola 330 ml can : Rs.20 = Rs.61 per litre

Dettol antiseptic 100 ml Rs.20 = Rs.200 per litre

Radiator coolant 500 ml Rs.160 = Rs.320 per litre

Pantene conditioner 400 ml Rs.165 = Rs.413 per litre

Medicinal Mouthwash like closeup 100 ml Rs.45 = Rs. 450
per litre

Red Bull 150 ml can : Rs.75 = Rs.500 per litre

Corex cough syrup 100 ml Rs.57 = Rs. 570 per litre

Kores whiteout 15 ml Rs. 15 = Rs. 1000 per litre

Cup of coffee at any decent business hotel 100 ml Rs. 50 =
Rs. 500 per litre

Old Spice after shave lotion 100 ml Rs. 175 = Rs. 1750 per
litre

Pure almond oil 25 ml Rs. 68 = Rs. 2720 per litre

And this is the REAL KICKER...

HP DeskJet colour ink cartridge 21 ml Rs.1900 = Rs. 90476
per litre!!!

Now you know why computer printers are so cheap ? So they
have you hooked for the ink !

So, the next time you're at the pump, don't curse
anyone just be glad your car doesn't run on cough
syrup, after shave, coffee, or God forbid, printer ink!

diabloo · 31st July 2008, 07:13

@alias, its already in joke thread & fuel price thread

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/854345-post222.html

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/779741-post2659.html

hvkumar · 31st July 2008, 09:19

Economic Times reports severe diesel shortages across Maharashtra thanks to heavy use of diesel for power generation, since most towns in the States are facing over 6 hours of power cuts.

dadu · 31st July 2008, 09:29

Filled up today morning, things have eased up in bangalore, no shortage now, supply is regular. (as told by attendent)

benbsb29 · 31st July 2008, 10:30

The power supply situation has improved in Bangalore thanks to the rains, which explains why diesel demand has also decreased.

rajismine · 31st July 2008, 10:33

went to shell today at Hyderabad. And they quoted Rs 66 for diesel per litre :((

rkavthekar · 31st July 2008, 12:47

Situation continues to be grim in Pune. Most of the bunks are out of stock on diesel. If they do have, its being rationed for Rs 500 only. On any other day, you would not find a single car on a non descript bunk on Dehu road, but last 2 days, there is about a 1-2 km long queue to get Diesel :-(

This will hurt economy badly. Already due to shortage of power, Industry is trying to come to the terms with Diesel Gensets. Small Scale Industry cannot afford Gensets. They simply have to shut down the work and wait for the power. Today's paper hints full day power shut off on Fridays as well :-(. Shortage of fuel has also started affecting commodity availability such as groceries etc. IT does not help to fight inflation in this way...

Frustration.Frustration.Frustration

Takecare and drive safely (if you get Diesel/petrol)

Chevy_lover · 31st July 2008, 14:13

I was lucky yesterday. Filled up my Chevy baby to the brim, before my trip to Kerala. HP pump opposite to Dorabjee's had fuel! Thank God.

spadival · 31st July 2008, 14:19

No airconditioning today in the office. Reason: Thursday is load shedding day here and the genset has run out of diesel.

If it gets any warmer, I am going home. Thankfully, my car has a petrol engine and has half a tank of fuel left.

Mr.Bangalore · 31st July 2008, 15:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by benbsb29

The power supply situation has improved in Bangalore thanks to the rains, which explains why diesel demand has also decreased.

Power minister Eshwarappa told there will be no power shedding from 1st August till october, b'coz of good rains.

rkavthekar · 4th August 2008, 10:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Bangalore

Power minister Eshwarappa told there will be no power shedding from 1st August till october, b'coz of good rains.

Lucky you!!!! We still continue to have issues with power and rains. Even water supply has been cut by 20%

mshooli · 16th August 2008, 17:22

Hello Bangaloreans,

I faced the problem of getting regular diesel today. Went to a couple of bunks today only to be told that there is no regular diesel. Finally had to tank up with Hi-Speed Diesel from BP station at Bashyam Circle. Anyone facing similar issues today ?? Not sure if this is another bout of shortage we are having or is it just that it was a co-incidence that 2 bunks were out of regular diesel.

Eddy · 16th August 2008, 17:36

Yes, this crap is happening for some time now. See this

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...el-metros.html

28th July 2008, 18:36	#151
sriturl BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: KA-03 Posts: 514 Thanked: 85 Times	I am guessing it should be fine in a couple of days. Load shedding will come down, and diesel usage by generators. Just hoping for the best !!!
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31st July 2008, 03:21	#153
alias BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು Posts: 337 Thanked: 22 Times View My Garage	@mods i was not sure if its the right topic please move if not thanks. I filled up my car's fuel tank, and I thought fuel has become really expensive after the recent price hike. But then I compared it with other common liquids and did some quick calculations, and I felt a little better. To know why, see the results below â€" you'll be surprised at how outrageous some other prices are ! ! Diesel (regular) : Rs.40 per litre Petrol (speed) : Rs.70 per litre Coca Cola 330 ml can : Rs.20 = Rs.61 per litre Dettol antiseptic 100 ml Rs.20 = Rs.200 per litre Radiator coolant 500 ml Rs.160 = Rs.320 per litre Pantene conditioner 400 ml Rs.165 = Rs.413 per litre Medicinal Mouthwash like closeup 100 ml Rs.45 = Rs. 450 per litre Red Bull 150 ml can : Rs.75 = Rs.500 per litre Corex cough syrup 100 ml Rs.57 = Rs. 570 per litre Kores whiteout 15 ml Rs. 15 = Rs. 1000 per litre Cup of coffee at any decent business hotel 100 ml Rs. 50 = Rs. 500 per litre Old Spice after shave lotion 100 ml Rs. 175 = Rs. 1750 per litre Pure almond oil 25 ml Rs. 68 = Rs. 2720 per litre And this is the REAL KICKER... HP DeskJet colour ink cartridge 21 ml Rs.1900 = Rs. 90476 per litre!!! Now you know why computer printers are so cheap ? So they have you hooked for the ink ! So, the next time you're at the pump, don't curse anyone just be glad your car doesn't run on cough syrup, after shave, coffee, or God forbid, printer ink! Last edited by alias : 31st July 2008 at 03:23.
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31st July 2008, 07:13	#154
diabloo BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 1,480 Thanked: 17 Times	@alias, its already in joke thread & fuel price thread http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/854345-post222.html http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/779741-post2659.html
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31st July 2008, 09:19	#155
hvkumar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 7,369 Thanked: 3,454 Times	Economic Times reports severe diesel shortages across Maharashtra thanks to heavy use of diesel for power generation, since most towns in the States are facing over 6 hours of power cuts.
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31st July 2008, 09:29	#156
dadu Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,803 Thanked: 462 Times View My Garage	Filled up today morning, things have eased up in bangalore, no shortage now, supply is regular. (as told by attendent)
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31st July 2008, 10:30	#157
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,968 Thanked: 13,222 Times View My Garage	The power supply situation has improved in Bangalore thanks to the rains, which explains why diesel demand has also decreased.
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31st July 2008, 10:33	#158
rajismine BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 539 Thanked: 280 Times View My Garage	went to shell today at Hyderabad. And they quoted Rs 66 for diesel per litre :((
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31st July 2008, 12:47	#159
rkavthekar BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 205 Thanked: 14 Times	Situation continues to be grim in Pune. Most of the bunks are out of stock on diesel. If they do have, its being rationed for Rs 500 only. On any other day, you would not find a single car on a non descript bunk on Dehu road, but last 2 days, there is about a 1-2 km long queue to get Diesel :-( This will hurt economy badly. Already due to shortage of power, Industry is trying to come to the terms with Diesel Gensets. Small Scale Industry cannot afford Gensets. They simply have to shut down the work and wait for the power. Today's paper hints full day power shut off on Fridays as well :-(. Shortage of fuel has also started affecting commodity availability such as groceries etc. IT does not help to fight inflation in this way... Frustration.Frustration.Frustration Takecare and drive safely (if you get Diesel/petrol)
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31st July 2008, 14:13	#160
Chevy_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Köln Posts: 1,209 Thanked: 130 Times View My Garage	I was lucky yesterday. Filled up my Chevy baby to the brim, before my trip to Kerala. HP pump opposite to Dorabjee's had fuel! Thank God.
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31st July 2008, 14:19	#161
spadival Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne, AU Posts: 1,773 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	No airconditioning today in the office. Reason: Thursday is load shedding day here and the genset has run out of diesel. If it gets any warmer, I am going home. Thankfully, my car has a petrol engine and has half a tank of fuel left.
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16th August 2008, 17:22	#164
mshooli BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 138 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Hello Bangaloreans, I faced the problem of getting regular diesel today. Went to a couple of bunks today only to be told that there is no regular diesel. Finally had to tank up with Hi-Speed Diesel from BP station at Bashyam Circle. Anyone facing similar issues today ?? Not sure if this is another bout of shortage we are having or is it just that it was a co-incidence that 2 bunks were out of regular diesel.
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16th August 2008, 17:36	#165
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 9,387 Thanked: 13,301 Times	Yes, this crap is happening for some time now. See this http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...el-metros.html
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