Andaman and Nicobar Islands Facing Fuel Shortage? Man Claims Union Territory Has Run Out of Petrol, Hindustan Petroleum Fact-Checks Claim Made in Viral Videos

A man named Shivam Vahia recently claimed in a viral video that the union territory has run out of petrol. However, HPCL fact-checked the claim, stating they do not have any retail outlets in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Man Claims Andaman and Nicobar Islands Has Run Out of Petrol (Photo Credit: X/ @ShivamVahia)

Is there really no petrol in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands? A man named Shivam Vahia claimed in a viral video on August 26, that the union territory has run out of petrol. He described visiting two Indian Oil outlets and one Hindustan Petroleum outlet in Port Blair, only to find no fuel available. Standing outside an Indian Oil outlet, Vahia mentioned locals telling him this shortage happens frequently. However, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) fact-checked the claim, stating they do not have any retail outlets in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, including Port Blair. Earthquake in Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Quake of Magnitude 4.4 on Richter Scale Jolts Union Territory.

Man Claims No Petrol in Andaman and Nicobar Islands 

Hindustan Petroleum Fact-Checks Fuel Claim

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