The Petrol Dealers Association (PDA), Pune, representing over 900 registered petroleum dealers, has announced that all CNG sales at Torrent Gas-operated outlets in Pune rural, which receive supply through trucks in an offline mode, will be suspended starting May 1, 2025, due to continued irregular supply and long daily dry-outs lasting up to 6–8 hours. This problem is occurring very frequently, and pump owners are frustrated with handling customers and long queues as well.
They say that despite multiple complaints and follow-ups, Torrent Gas has failed to resolve the issue, causing severe inconvenience to consumers, especially public transport vehicles, private users, and emergency services. The disruption has significantly impacted mobility and daily livelihoods in the region.
Dhruv Ruparel, President of PDA Pune, said, "This decision has been taken in the larger public interest to highlight the neglect and to seek immediate remedial action. The association has also sought urgent intervention from the District Collector and other authorities to ensure uninterrupted CNG supply and prevent further inconvenience to the public."
