Islamabad Seals 7 Petrol Pumps After Fuel Supply Refusal
Authorities carried out Islamabad petrol pump sealing after several stations reportedly refused to supply fuel to citizens. The district administration closed seven petrol pumps during inspections across Islamabad. Officials said the action aimed to ensure that residents receive fuel without interruption.
The administration also shared details about the fuel situation. According to the report, 145 petrol pumps operate across the city. Despite heavy demand, more than 2.59 million litres of petrol and 1.58 million litres of diesel remain available.
Officials released the report after long vehicle queues appeared at fuel stations. Inspection teams then visited different areas to check supply conditions. As a result, authorities took immediate action where rules were violated.
Inspections Reveal Refusal to Sell Fuel
Officials confirmed that teams inspected petrol pumps after receiving several public complaints. During these visits, inspectors found seven cases where operators refused to sell fuel. Therefore, authorities sealed those stations and started legal action under relevant regulations.
The district administration stressed that petrol pump operators must follow government instructions. Authorities also directed station owners to continue fuel sales without restrictions. In addition, monitoring teams will keep visiting petrol stations across the city. Officials say this step will help prevent illegal refusal of supply. Strict action will follow if any operator denies fuel to customers.
Fuel Stock Remains Sufficient
The administration also addressed concerns about a possible fuel shortage. Officials confirmed that large reserves remain available at petrol pumps throughout the city. Currently, storage tanks hold about 2,590,736 litres of petrol. Meanwhile, around 1,583,362 litres of diesel also remains available for consumers.
However, the rush of vehicles increased sharply last night. As a result, eight petrol pumps temporarily ran out of petrol. Similarly, five stations reported a short-term diesel shortage. Authorities said the situation occurred because of unusually high demand. Nevertheless, supply quickly stabilised once deliveries continued.
Officials urged residents not to panic or rush to fuel stations. Instead, they advised citizens to purchase fuel according to daily needs. The administration added that steady supply will continue across Islamabad. Monitoring teams will also remain active to ensure fair fuel distribution.
