New Delhi, Mar 26: The Government of India on Thursday clarified that the country has approximately 60 days of fuel stock, dismissing reports of shortages as a “deliberate misinformation campaign” aimed at creating panic buying.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas stated that all petrol pumps across India are adequately stocked, functioning normally, and there is no rationing of petrol, diesel, or LPG. India, the world’s fourth-largest refiner and fifth-largest exporter of petroleum products, continues to supply fuels to over 150 countries while maintaining domestic availability.
“Every Indian refinery is operating at over 100 per cent capacity,” the ministry said, adding that crude oil supplies for the next 60 days have already been secured by Indian oil companies, ensuring uninterrupted fuel availability. With a total crude oil and fuel storage capacity of 74 days, the current stock cover of 60 days including crude, refined products, and strategic reserves provides ample supply even amid ongoing global tensions, such as the Middle East crisis.
The ministry also highlighted that LPG supplies are sufficient, with domestic production increased and import requirements reduced. Additional cargoes from multiple countries have been secured, ensuring steady availability for citizens.
Authorities warned that social media posts suggesting critically low inventories or emergency measures are false and may attract action against those spreading such misinformation. “Any representation that India’s reserves are depleted or insufficient should be dismissed with the disdain it deserves,” the ministry added.
The government affirmed that India remains fully secure in its fuel supply, and strategic storage in cavern facilities serves as an additional buffer rather than a primary supply source.