There’s significant and worrying news for motorists and farmers in Rajasthan. Petrol pump operators, grappling with rising petrol and diesel prices and a severe supply crisis, have launched a crackdown on the government. The Rajasthan Petroleum Dealers Association issued an ultimatum, threatening a statewide strike starting June 1, 2026. On Tuesday, the association sent an official letter to Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, demanding his intervention.
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— The News Canvas (@TheNewsCanvas_) May 27, 2026The association has made it clear that if the government does not meet with them and find a concrete solution to the problems before June 1, then oil supply will be stopped across Rajasthan and fierce protests and strikes will be held.
Petrol pumps are running dry daily
Association President Rajendra Singh Bhati stated that despite repeated letters and emails, there has been no hearing at the Principal Secretary level, nor are officials responding to phone calls. The biggest crisis currently facing dealers is the extremely low supply of petrol and diesel, due to which many petrol pumps in the state are running dry daily.
Oil companies began secret rationing of fuel
- Indian Oil (IOCL): A maximum of ₹50,000 worth of diesel and ₹5,000 worth of petrol has been limited to a single customer through verbal orders and WhatsApp messages.
- BPCL and HPCL: Both companies have also severely limited the quantity of petrol and diesel they dispense.
Dealers allege that if a pump operator sells fuel above this limit, oil companies unilaterally take action against them, cutting off supplies and issuing notices. This is causing confusion among the public and leading to massive crowds at petrol pumps. According to dealers, these oil company directives are a blatant violation of the Fuel Control Act 2000 and the MSHSD Control Act 2005.
Prohibition on supplying diesel in drums to farmers
In a letter to the Chief Minister, the association also raised a highly sensitive issue concerning the rural economy and farmers. During the current rainy and sowing season, farmers need large quantities of diesel for tractors and agricultural equipment, but due to restrictions imposed by oil companies, they are not being supplied with diesel in drums. Dealers have warned that if this restriction is not lifted immediately, agricultural operations in rural areas will come to a standstill, creating a dire situation.
Demand for installation of flow meter raised
Demanding transparency, dealers have said that until flowmeters are installed throughout the oil depots and supply chain, it is completely wrong to blame only petrol pump operators for theft or adulteration. It remains to be seen what action Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma takes on this matter before June 1st, otherwise a severe fuel shortage is certain to occur in Rajasthan.
Edited by: Bhoomi Goyal
