Odisha: With life limping back to normalcy in the cyclone-Fani-hit regions of Odisha, state-owned oil marketing companies have operationalised almost all petrol pumps and LPG distribution centres in the three worst-affected districts by Cyclone Fani.
A statement released by the government states that 232 of 234 petrol pumps and 162 LPG distribution centres in the districts of Puri, Khordha and Cuttack have been made operational.
"There is enough (fuel) stock to meet the demand in the affected districts," said the statement.
The remaining two petrol pumps are likely to be functional by Saturday.
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Citing a review done by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the statements reads, "Additional measures have been taken to manage the rush of two-wheelers in Puri city while normalcy has been restored in Nimapada, Brahmagiri and Satyabadi regions."
Eight mini fuel tankers have been pressed into service for doorstep delivery of fuel to institutions such as government offices, banks, telecom operators and hospitals for uninterrupted power availability.
The current sales of fuel in Puri district has reached 3 lakh litres per day which is close to the normal consumption, it said, adding that 200 of 234 petrol pumps suffered severe damage due to Cyclone Fani.
Meanwhile, the Indian Oil Corp (IOC), is also rushing 1,000 solar lanterns, 10,000 candles and 5,000 weather-proof flexible sheets to the coastal state.
Considering the massive destruction followed by cyclone Fani, IOC has also decided to support restoration works with a contribution of Rs 5 crore.
The IOC, in a statement, said that a contingency plan was drawn by it soon after the receipt of the information on Cyclone Fani. "Stocks of petrol and diesel at all petrol pumps were topped up from April 30 in Ganjam, Khurda, Puri, Cuttack, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Dhenkanal and Gajapati - districts that were likely to be impacted by the cyclone, ' it added.
Supplies were also topped up for major customers, especially those directly related to public services like Railways and the Coast Guard.
LPG supplies were made available by operating the respective plants over extended hours including Sunday.
