7 petrol pumps sealed as rush hits 145 stations in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD, Mar 07 (APP): The district administration sealed 7 petrol pumps in the federal capital after reports that some stations refused to supply fuel to citizens.

A report issued by the administration said 145 petrol pumps operate across the city, while more than 2.59 million litres of petrol and 1.58 million litres of diesel remain in stock despite heavy demand.

The report was released after a large number of vehicles lined up at petrol stations in different areas of Islamabad. Officials said teams inspected fuel stations across the city to check supply and ensure that citizens received fuel according to the rules.

According to the district administration, the city currently has 145 petrol pumps that provide petrol and diesel to the public. Due to the rush of vehicles on last night, 8 petrol pumps reported a shortage of petrol, while 5 pumps ran out of diesel for some time. Officials said the shortage occurred because of high demand during the night.

The administration stated that fuel supply across the city remains available and that large reserves are still present at different stations. The report showed that petrol pumps in Islamabad currently hold 2,590,736 litres of petrol in their storage tanks. In addition, 1,583,362 litres of diesel are also available at various fuel stations.

Officials said inspection teams visited several petrol pumps after receiving complaints from citizens. During the inspections, authorities found 7 cases where petrol pump operators refused to provide fuel to customers. As a result, the administration sealed those pumps and started legal action under the relevant rules.

The district administration said the operation aimed to ensure that fuel is supplied to citizens without interruption. Officials also directed petrol pump operators to keep sales open and follow government instructions.

Authorities added that monitoring teams will continue visits to petrol pumps across Islamabad to check fuel availability and prevent refusal of supply. The administration said strict action will be taken against any station that refuses to sell fuel to citizens.

Officials urged residents not to panic and said that sufficient petrol and diesel stock exists in the city. They also advised citizens to purchase fuel according to their daily needs so that supply remains available for all consumers.