Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis warns against black-marketing of fuel; assures diesel supply for farmers
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured farmers of uninterrupted diesel supply amid fuel shortages in rural areas. He warned against black-marketing practices that have led to a spike in fuel sales. Fadnavis emphasized the importance of ensuring that diesel is available for agricultural needs while addressing concerns about rising fuel prices due to panic buying.
- ▪Devendra Fadnavis has instructed authorities to ensure diesel supply for farmers.
- ▪There has been a 20 to 30% spike in fuel sales in some parts of Maharashtra.
- ▪Fadnavis warned against black-marketing of fuel in the name of farmers.
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday (May 23, 2026) said that while fuel is not readily available in the rural areas, he has instructed authorities to ensure an uninterrupted supply of diesel to farmers.Talking to reporters in Shirdi, Mr. Fadnavis issued a stern warning against black-marketing of fuel in the name of farmers, noting that some parts of the State had witnessed a sudden 20 to 30% spike in sales. Teams deployed in Maharashtra to prevent hoarding of LPG cylindersThe Chief Minister arrived in the city to participate in the inauguration function of a defence and aerospace complex.
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