(a) whether the supply of petroleum products in flood-hit areas of Andhra Pradesh
is not sufficient;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor; and
(c) the remedial steps taken by the Government in this regard?
(a) whether the supply of petroleum products in flood-hit areas of Andhra Pradesh
is not sufficient;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor; and
(c) the remedial steps taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)
(a) to (c): Due to unprecedented rains on 2nd & 3rd October 2009 in the State of Andhra Pradesh,
there were floods in four districts namely Kurnool, Mehbubnagar, Krishna and Guntur. During the
period, supply of Petrol and Diesel at Retail Outlets (ROs) of Oil Marketing Companies was
normal across the State, except few ROs in the districts of Kurnool, Mehbubnagar and Krishna
due to road breach/damage and ingress of flood water. However, all efforts were made to keep
supply line normal by alternate routes wherever possible.
In addition, 13000 Kilolitres of Public Distribution System kerosene was sanctioned
to the State of Andhra Pradesh to meet the flood situation in the State.
OMCs have reported that as on date supply situation is completely normal in the flood
affected areas of the State.