Dikhyaa Mohanty 
Due to a major gasoline scarcity at gas stations, private bus operations throughout Odisha have been seriously interrupted. Nearly 2,000 of the state’s 14,000 private buses have already ceased service, according to bus operators. Commuters have been inconvenienced by the suspension of services from a number of regions, particularly in rural areas. Many private bus owners have been forced to halt service due to significant challenges in obtaining diesel. Long lines and limited supplies at gas stations have made the issue worse in recent days.
The Private Bus Owners’ Association’s secretary, Debendra Sahoo, voiced serious worry about the situation. “Bus services are expected to be completely stopped in the coming days if this situation continues,” he stated. He called on the state government to act right now to address the gasoline scarcity.
Sahoo cautioned that if the government does not take immediate action, the matter would get worse. There is a severe gasoline shortage, according to reports from all around the state. Some gas stations are experiencing a scarcity of diesel, while others have ran out of gasoline. After visiting pumps, a lot of car owners are coming back unsatisfied. Fuel supply has been limited in a number of locations to 10 liters per car or to purchases of no more than Rs 200.
The Utkal Petroleum Dealers’ Association’s General Secretary, Sanjay Lath, underlined that neither a general oil scarcity nor any official limitations had been put in place. He stated, “People are afraid because some gas stations are running out of fuel because oil companies are not able to supply it to them on time.” Lath promised that gasoline will be delivered to every gas tank in the state by today. In addition to private bus services, everyday commuters and the general public are suffering as a result of the gasoline supply interruption, especially in rural and semi-urban areas. The state administration has not yet released an official comment regarding the problem.
