India, May 20 -- Amid reports of panic buying and fuel pumps running dry in rural areas of Maharashtra following the recent petrol and diesel price hikes, state civil supplies minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Tuesday claimed there is no fuel shortage and said the state has enough stock to last for a month.

Bhujbal said the government has not received any formal complaints regarding fuel shortages, but assured that any such complaints would be addressed promptly.

The minister was responding to questions regarding fuel pumps reportedly running dry in several districts, including Pune, Palghar, Buldhana and Washim, due to supply disruptions. In Buldhana district, the reported shortage has persisted for six consecutive days.

On Saturday, a viol...