New Delhi, March 6: Amid growing rumours about a possible petrol and diesel shortage in India, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) has issued a clarification stating that the reports are “completely unfounded” and that the country has adequate fuel reserves. In a post on X, the state-run oil marketing company assured citizens that fuel supply chains are operating normally and there is no disruption in availability across the country.

BPCL also urged people not to panic or crowd fuel stations, asking them to rely only on official updates. “Rumors of petrol and diesel shortages are completely unfounded. India has ample fuel reserves and supply chains are running normally. BPCL is fully operational and committed to uninterrupted fuel supply,” the company said in its statement. Petrol and Diesel Shortage in India Rumours Untrue; Hindustan Petroleum Assures Adequate Fuel Availability.

Petrol, Diesel Shortage Rumours False: BPCL 

The clarification comes after reports of panic buying in some areas. According to government sources, Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd., a subsidiary of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, along with other refineries, currently has sufficient crude oil stock and the country remains in a comfortable energy position. Petrol Price Reaching INR 500 per Litre Is Fake News.

Officials also noted that India’s energy imports are now more diversified, with a smaller share coming from the Strait of Hormuz compared to earlier years. In the LNG sector as well, only about 30 percent of supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz, while around 10 percent comes from the United States, with additional supplies sourced from other global markets.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has directed oil marketing companies to prioritise domestic LPG supply. During a high-level meeting chaired by Hardeep Singh Puri, refiners were asked to ensure that propane and butane are prioritised for household LPG production rather than diverted to industrial use. The move aims to maintain stable domestic fuel availability and prevent any potential disruption in cooking gas supply.

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Is There a Petrol, Diesel Shortage in India? BPCL Says Rumours ‘Completely Unfounded’, Assures Normal Fuel Supply
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Rumours on social media suggested there is a shortage of petrol and diesel in India.

Conclusion :

The claim is false. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) confirmed that India has ample fuel reserves and supply chains are running normally.

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