The fuel shortage

aravindwarrier · 1st July 2008, 16:19

The shortage is currently prevalent in Central/Southern AP and TN. The condition in AP is also is equally bad as it is in Chennai.The situation may continue or worsen (spread to other locations as well) unless some drastic measures are taken.....

No particular oil company is better of in this scene. All the best to all those diesel lovers out there

Mission_Safari · 1st July 2008, 16:22

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Originally Posted by madan80

@SB

it usually takes me bout an hour / hour and a half depending on traffic conditions. i did it in about 50 mins this morning.
as for the distance- have measured it- it is 14kms. office is now near lifeline -not after ASV suntech.
i came to office all drenched in sweat- had a wash and changed into office clothes after a liberal spray of deo. so i think its working.

it felt good- felt energetic and not tired as i expected.
I did this route / distance on sat- and was so exhausted- its not funny. now i just need to see if i cna sustain this.

madan,

when do you start from home in the morning? Its gets very hot and humid around 9 and i can't even imagine anything like what you are attempting. Way to go.

praveen_v · 1st July 2008, 16:48

In the papers it was mentioned some logistics problem with BP's diesel shipment. The article went on to say that this put heavy load on the other companies supplies. I really find that hard to believe. If one company has supply problems, will all other bunks in the city run out of stock??

And what about petrol? they didnt mention any problem with petrol supply and still there was no stock of petrol too by end of yesterday.

bharanidharang · 1st July 2008, 17:00

petrol is now available everywhere though some bunks ration it

GTO · 1st July 2008, 17:37

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i took my cycle and cycled to office today, 14kms - took me less time

Good going, Madan! You will be fitter in a month. Cycling is awesome for stamina.

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Originally Posted by bharanidharang

no idea... it looks like an artificially created situation... but who knows

Unfortunately, you may be correct. Its not only due to BPCL supply problem, as the oil companies claim. Its a known fact that all oil companies have reduced their outflow by as much as 50%. Its a game that the government and oil companies will play....the sufferer being only the end user.

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Originally Posted by bharanidharang

local and central govts. should have intervened and sorted out the problem. they are keeping quiet for reasons known to them.

Well, they have more important things to worry about. Like the next elections

It would be wise to top up your tank whenever it reaches the 3/4 or 1/2 mark.

esteem_lover · 1st July 2008, 17:44

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Originally Posted by madan80

as of now it feels nice, good excercise and it was fun to see the cars and trucks lining up for fuel and you not worrying at all...

Your mass is your own fuel, way to go big boy.

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Originally Posted by GTO

Its a known fact that all oil companies have reduced their outflow by as much as 50%. Its a game that the government and oil companies will play....the sufferer being only the end user.

Absolutely right. The oil companies are rationing the fuel to cut down their supposed 'losses' & making us suffer in the process.

Any news of LPG availability ? I have to fill up something tonight or else i might have bettered madan's effort by pushing my car back home. LOL

hvkumar · 1st July 2008, 17:49

Normally, oil companies have reciprocal arrangements to save on transport costs. Which means the petrol pumps are supplied by the nearest refinery - like, say, if BPCL has a refinery closest to a place, even HPCL and IOC are likley to source fuel from them for their own pumps, and vice versa. For branded fuels, they would have their own fuel of course. That is why it is possible that if one refinery has problems, even the other guy's petrol stations run out of stock.

Another problem is that oil companies are cuting their output and are running out of money to buy crude. Soon, you are going to see total fuel stock-outs and severe shortages in the coming months as crude prices continue to rise and the Govt of India pretends that there is no hike - they have taken on the task of giving us all free fuel. So don't blame the oil companies, blame the Govt. You are going to see some tough times ahead. As of now, crude prices keep rising, expected to touch USD 160 a barrel soon.

esteem_lover · 1st July 2008, 17:51

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Originally Posted by hvkumar

Normally, oil companies have reciprocal arrangements to save on transport costs. Which means the petrol pumps are supplied by the nearest refinery - like, say, if BPCL has a refinery closest to a place, even HPCL and IOC are likley to source fuel from them for their own pumps, and vice versa. For branded fuels, they would have their own fuel of course. That is why it is possible that if one refinery has problems, even the other guy's petrol stations run out of stock.

The funny part is that chennai has some BIG refineries right here.

bharanidharang · 1st July 2008, 17:52

an update on strike news.. trucks from most southern districts in tamil nadu have already stopped. they were estimating that namakkal which produces the maximum number of eggs in the country, will loose (perish) almost 2.4 crore eggs a day if not transported.

if the lorry strike is not sorted out, prices might spiral out in the next few days.

hvkumar · 1st July 2008, 17:57

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Originally Posted by bharanidharang

an update on strike news.. trucks from most southern districts in tamil nadu have already stopped. they were estimating that namakkal which produces the maximum number of eggs in the country, will loose (perish) almost 2.4 crore eggs a day if not transported.

if the lorry strike is not sorted out, prices might spiral out in the next few days.

Are fuel tankers also part of the strike? Not heard of them participating in the strike, at least not in the Bombay region.

bharanidharang · 1st July 2008, 17:59

i dont think the fuel tankers are on strike, this is the rest of the crowd.

hvkumar · 1st July 2008, 18:00

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

The funny part is that chennai has some BIG refineries right here.

I think Chennai Petroleum Corporation (erstwhile Madras Refineries) is now a subsidiary of IOC, and they must be bleeding like the other Oil Marketing Companies. Not surpised they have run outt of money to refine fuels.

jagan0677 · 1st July 2008, 18:32

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Originally Posted by bharanidharang

i dont think the fuel tankers are on strike, this is the rest of the crowd.

Till date, most trucker strikes that i remember, the fuel trucks were kept running. this time, i get a feeling, OMC's would use the trucker strike to their benefit, and cut down on supply. Will need to watch, i guess.

bharanidharang · 1st July 2008, 18:57

for guys who can read tamil

Daily Thanthi Article Pages

it mentions that oil tankers are also joining the strike. cant verify the claim though

nemo · 1st July 2008, 20:04

the bunk on sarjapur outer ring was out of stock and closed this morning. Hopefully the truckers will withdraw their strike soon. Apparently they are protesting the recent fuel hike, little do they know another round of hike will be on the cards if crude touches the 170 mark.

1st July 2008, 16:19	#31
aravindwarrier BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cochin Posts: 144 Thanked: 14 Times	The shortage is currently prevalent in Central/Southern AP and TN. The condition in AP is also is equally bad as it is in Chennai.The situation may continue or worsen (spread to other locations as well) unless some drastic measures are taken..... No particular oil company is better of in this scene. All the best to all those diesel lovers out there
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1st July 2008, 16:48	#33
praveen_v BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 510 Thanked: 219 Times	In the papers it was mentioned some logistics problem with BP's diesel shipment. The article went on to say that this put heavy load on the other companies supplies. I really find that hard to believe. If one company has supply problems, will all other bunks in the city run out of stock?? And what about petrol? they didnt mention any problem with petrol supply and still there was no stock of petrol too by end of yesterday.
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1st July 2008, 17:00	#34
bharanidharang BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 408 Thanked: 261 Times	petrol is now available everywhere though some bunks ration it
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1st July 2008, 17:49	#37
hvkumar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 7,369 Thanked: 3,463 Times	Normally, oil companies have reciprocal arrangements to save on transport costs. Which means the petrol pumps are supplied by the nearest refinery - like, say, if BPCL has a refinery closest to a place, even HPCL and IOC are likley to source fuel from them for their own pumps, and vice versa. For branded fuels, they would have their own fuel of course. That is why it is possible that if one refinery has problems, even the other guy's petrol stations run out of stock. Another problem is that oil companies are cuting their output and are running out of money to buy crude. Soon, you are going to see total fuel stock-outs and severe shortages in the coming months as crude prices continue to rise and the Govt of India pretends that there is no hike - they have taken on the task of giving us all free fuel. So don't blame the oil companies, blame the Govt. You are going to see some tough times ahead. As of now, crude prices keep rising, expected to touch USD 160 a barrel soon.
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1st July 2008, 17:52	#39
bharanidharang BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 408 Thanked: 261 Times	an update on strike news.. trucks from most southern districts in tamil nadu have already stopped. they were estimating that namakkal which produces the maximum number of eggs in the country, will loose (perish) almost 2.4 crore eggs a day if not transported. if the lorry strike is not sorted out, prices might spiral out in the next few days.
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1st July 2008, 17:59	#41
bharanidharang BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 408 Thanked: 261 Times	i dont think the fuel tankers are on strike, this is the rest of the crowd.
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1st July 2008, 18:57	#44
bharanidharang BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 408 Thanked: 261 Times	for guys who can read tamil Daily Thanthi Article Pages it mentions that oil tankers are also joining the strike. cant verify the claim though
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1st July 2008, 20:04	#45
nemo BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 180 Thanked: 9 Times	the bunk on sarjapur outer ring was out of stock and closed this morning. Hopefully the truckers will withdraw their strike soon. Apparently they are protesting the recent fuel hike, little do they know another round of hike will be on the cards if crude touches the 170 mark.
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