Govt reviews fuel supply amid West Asia tensions, urges public to avoid panic buying
New Delhi: The Centre reviewed the fuel supply West Asia situation and assured that adequate stocks of petrol, diesel and LPG are available across the country despite ongoing geopolitical tensions.
The government urged citizens to avoid panic buying and rely only on official information. It also advised people to conserve energy and use alternative fuel options such as PNG, induction and electric cooking wherever possible.
Officials said all necessary steps were being taken to ensure uninterrupted supply of petroleum products. States and Union Territories were directed to prioritise LPG distribution and maintain strict vigilance against hoarding and misinformation.
Fuel supply West Asia situation under close monitoring
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas held a review meeting with state officials to assess preparedness and availability. Authorities confirmed that there were no reports of shortages at LPG distributorships.
Over 55 lakh domestic LPG cylinders were delivered in a single day, while more than 67,000 5 kg cylinders were sold recently. Since March 23, sales of these smaller cylinders have crossed 5 lakh.
To manage demand, the government has implemented measures such as increasing booking intervals and prioritising supply to essential sectors like households, hospitals and educational institutions.
Meanwhile, enforcement agencies have intensified action against black marketing. More than 4,000 raids were conducted, and over 1,300 cylinders were seized in a day.
Officials said refineries are operating at high capacity and the country has sufficient crude reserves. Retail fuel outlets are functioning normally, and prices remain stable despite global fluctuations.
In addition, steps have been taken to boost PNG connections, with over 3.42 lakh connections already activated since March 2026. The government is also pushing for faster expansion of gas infrastructure to reduce dependence on LPG.
On the maritime front, authorities confirmed that port operations remain normal and Indian seafarers are safe. Over 1,130 seafarers have been repatriated so far.
The government reiterated that there is no need for panic, emphasising that coordinated efforts are in place to ensure energy security and smooth supply across the country.
