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New Delhi, March 25: The Chairman of Indian Oil Corporation, Arvinder Singh Sahney, on Wednesday appealed to citizens to act responsibly and refrain from believing or circulating unverified rumours about fuel shortages, emphasising that petrol and diesel supplies across the country remain fully stable.
“We would like to assure all citizens that there is no shortage of petrol or diesel. IndianOil outlets nationwide are well-stocked and functioning normally. Unverified rumours can lead to unnecessary panic and supply disruptions. Please avoid panic buying and trust only official sources. Let us act responsibly and support seamless fuel availability for all,” Sahney said in his statement.
His remarks came amid rumours circulating on social media regarding alleged disruptions in the supply of petrol and diesel. Leading Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) also issued clarifications earlier in the day, dismissing these claims as “completely unfounded.”
In coordinated public advisories, the OMCs confirmed that fuel stocks remain adequate nationwide and that supply chains are operating smoothly without any hindrance.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited stated, “Rumours about petrol and diesel shortages in certain areas are completely unfounded. There is no shortage of fuel across the nation. India is a net exporter of petrol and diesel. We have adequate stocks of crude oil, petrol, diesel, and ATF.
Supply chains are operating smoothly without any disruption. Citizens are advised not to panic or engage in unnecessary buying.”
Similarly, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited reassured consumers that petrol, diesel, and LPG supplies continue normally across its retail network. “Customers are advised not to be misled by rumours or resort to panic buying. Please continue with normal consumption patterns. HPCL remains committed to ensuring an uninterrupted and seamless fuel supply,” the company said.
To underscore the stability of operations, IndianOil shared real-time updates from its retail locations, including its COCO Maradu outlet in Kochi, which reported “no rush, no panic” and smooth functioning as of 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
The reassurance from OMCs comes at a time when the ongoing conflict in West Asia has heightened global concerns over energy security, with supply bottlenecks and damaged infrastructure affecting international markets. Indian authorities, however, maintain that domestic fuel availability remains robust and unaffected.
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