Azure container instance continues to run after the stop or delete command

This article provides a solution to an issue where an Azure container instance continues to run even after the stop or delete command are run.

Symptoms

Despite executing the stop or delete command, an Azure container instance continues to run and is still billed.

Cause

This issue might occur due to stuck deactivations or errors in the underlying platform during stop or delete operations.

Solution

Possible mitigation:

1. Verify that the stop or delete command was run.
2. Verify that the container instance is still billed.
3. Create a new container instance with the same resource ID in the same region. Upon successful creation, the old container instance should be removed immediately.