New Delhi, March 26: The Centre issued a strong clarification on Thursday, maintaining that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG anywhere in the country. Addressing isolated instances of panic buying, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas attributed the rush to “mischievous videos” and asserted that the country’s energy infrastructure remains secure. Officials maintained that all refineries are currently operating at over 100 percent utilization to keep pace with demand.
The ministry declared that crude supplies for the next 60 days are already secured, effectively ruling out any medium-term supply gaps. It was noted that city gas distribution has expanded fivefold in recent years, with over 1.5 crore domestic piped natural gas connections now active as part of a long-term clean energy roadmap. Authorities stated that depots are working round the clock to replenish stocks and oil companies have extended credit cycles for petrol pumps to facilitate a seamless supply chain.
In a formal advisory, the government cautioned citizens against relying on unofficial social media posts that portray routine administrative orders as emergency measures. The ministry affirmed that the country’s status as a leading exporter of petroleum products provides a structural advantage during global turbulence. Officials declared that the energy security of the nation is robust and urged the public to refer only to official communications to avoid falling prey to motivated rumors.
