No fuel shortage, say oil firms; urge public to avoid panic buying
The Hindu
Oil companies reassure the public of no fuel shortage, urging against panic buying and reliance on verified information.
State-owned oil companies on Wednesday (March 25, 2026) said there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG in the country, urging citizens not to believe rumours circulating on social media or resort to panic buying.
Fuel crisis updates on March 25, 2026
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the nation’s largest oil firm, said “there is no shortage of petrol or diesel”, adding that its outlets are “well-stocked and fully operational”.
It cautioned that rumours “can create unnecessary concern and disrupt normal supply patterns” and urged citizens to “avoid panic buying and rely only on verified information”.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) termed reports of fuel shortages in certain areas “completely unfounded”, asserting that “there is no shortage of fuel across the nation”.
The company said India is a net exporter of petrol and diesel and has “adequate stocks of crude oil, petrol, diesel and ATF”, with supply chains operating “smoothly without any disruption”.
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