The government said India has adequate petrol, diesel and LPG stocks despite panic buying in some states. Officials attributed temporary dryouts at fuel stations to sudden demand spikes, agricultural consumption and consumers shifting from costlier private retailers to PSU-operated pumps
The government ruled out fuel rationing despite global energy disruptions, assuring adequate crude and LPG stocks. Oil Secretary Neeraj Mittal said India has diversified imports, maintained strategic inventories and absorbed price shocks through fiscal measures while managing supply risks caused by the West Asia conflict
