CHANDIGARH, May 18, 2026 – The Union Territory Administration has issued an official statement dismissing reports circulating on social media regarding the implementation of temporary fuel rationing at local filling stations.
The widespread digital messages falsely claimed that localized supply shortages had forced the government to cap fuel purchases at Rs 500 for two-wheelers and Rs 1,500 for four-wheelers. Chandigarh Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav addressed the situation directly, clarifying that the regional government has enacted no such restrictive measures for petroleum sales.
“No such orders were issued by the administration imposing any restriction or limit on the sale of petrol or diesel in the city,” Yadav declared.
The Deputy Commissioner affirmed that the city’s fuel infrastructure remains robust. He noted that major oil marketing companies have verified that storage facilities are fully stocked and distribution networks continue to function normally without operational delays.
Administrative officials urged the public to disregard the fictitious reports and refrain from panic buying or unnecessary stockpiling at retail outlets. The government stated that all fuel stations are receiving routine, scheduled deliveries to maintain complete market availability.
To prevent any future logistical challenges, the Chandigarh Administration noted that it maintains direct, continuous communication with corporate oil suppliers. Representatives declared that the state apparatus is closely supervising the supply chain to preserve routine commercial access and avoid public inconvenience.
