Mumbai, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday flagged an unusual spike in petrol and diesel demand across the state, saying that the government suspects hoarding and is probing if fuel is being illegally diverted for commercial use.
Speaking to reporters, Fadnavis said that while additional supplies are being routed through fuel pumps, the government is investigating whether fuel meant for regular retail consumption is being hoarded or diverted for unauthorised commercial use.
