Fuel supply stable, no LPG shortages as govt steps up monitoring amid West Asia tensions

April 12, 2026 9:07 PM

Fuel supply stable, no LPG shortages as govt steps up monitoring amid West Asia tensions

The Centre on Sunday said there are no LPG shortages across the country, even as it continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in West Asia and its potential impact on energy supply chains.  According to an official statement, over 52.3 lakh domestic LPG cylinders were delivered on April 11, with officials confirming that no “dry-outs” have been reported at distributorships. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas urged citizens to avoid panic buying of petrol, diesel and LPG, a...

India has never faced fuel shortage, says Hardeep Puri

July 7, 2025 6:20 AM

India has never faced fuel shortage, says Hardeep Puri

Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Sunday said India has never faced a shortage of petroleum products, even during the Covid pandemic or global conflicts, crediting the government’s foresight for ensuring uninterrupted supplies. “Whether it was the period of the global Covid pandemic or geopolitical tensions, there has never been a shortage of petroleum products in India. This has been possible due to the foresight of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” Puri said. Referr...