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State-run oil marketing companies Indian Oil Corp Ltd (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petrol Corp Ltd (HPCL) have urged the public against purchasing petrol and diesel in a hurry. All three dismissed what they described as rumours about fuel shortages in the country. The development comes at a time when the central government has stated that India continues to be in a comfortable situation when it comes to oil supplies, with adequate quantities of petrol and diesel in its reserves. Globally, disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz -- a crucial waterway that one-fifth of the global oil and gas supplies flows through -- have impacted energy benchmarks, fuelling fears about a significant surge in oil rates that could potentially aggravate inflation and hamper economic growth. 
Authorities have also said that the disruptions emanating from the Strait of Hormuz are being closely monitored.
<h2>Petrol and Diesel Rates | What did IOCL, HPCL and BPCL say? </h2>
Amid growing concerns over fuel supplies following escalating tensions in West Asia, IOCL dismissed reports circulating on social media about a shortage of petrol and diesel in the country as baseless, urging citizens not to panic or crowd fuel stations.
The company said fuel inventories across the country remain adequate, with supply systems functioning normally. 
IOCL also said it remains committed to maintaining an uninterrupted supply across the country.
<blockquote>सभी नागरिकों के लिए महत्वपूर्ण सूचना
कुछ स्थानों पर पेट्रोल और डीज़ल की कमी को लेकर भ्रामक संदेश फैलाए जा रहे हैं, जो पूर्णतः असत्य हैं।
देशभर में ईंधन की आपूर्ति सामान्य रूप से जारी है। पेट्रोल, डीज़ल और एलपीजी के पर्याप्त भंडार उपलब्ध हैं तथा आपूर्ति व्यवस्था सुचारु रूप से…
— Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (@HPCL) <a href="https://twitter.com/HPCL/status/2029887643132346637?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 6, 2026</a></blockquote>
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote>सोशल मीडिया पर पेट्रोल और डीज़ल की कमी को लेकर फैल रही खबरें पूरी तरह निराधार हैं। भारत में ईंधन का पर्याप्त भंडार उपलब्ध है और आपूर्ति व वितरण नेटवर्क सामान्य रूप से कार्य कर रहे हैं।
इंडियनऑइल निर्बाध ईंधन आपूर्ति बनाए रखने के लिए पूरी तरह प्रतिबद्ध है। नागरिकों को आश्वस्त…
— Indian Oil Corp Ltd (@IndianOilcl) <a href="https://twitter.com/IndianOilcl/status/2029904002574589958?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 6, 2026</a></blockquote>
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>BPCL said rumours about fuel shortages are unfounded and supply chains are operating normally.
"Rumors of petrol and diesel shortages are completely unfounded. India has ample fuel reserves and supply chains are running normally. BPCL is fully operational and committed to uninterrupted fuel supply," it noted. "Please don't rely on rumours or crowd fuel stations and only rely on official sources for further information," added BPCL. 
HPCL stated that supplies remain normal amid misleading messages about fuel shortages circulating in some areas.
"HPCL remains fully operational and is committed to ensuring uninterrupted fuel availability for all customers through its nationwide retail network. Citizens are requested not to panic or rush to fuel stations and to rely only on official sources for accurate information," its post said.
The assurances from the three PSU OMCs come at a time when global energy markets are reeling under pressure due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. 
Government sources have told Zee Business that the country remains in a comfortable position with adequate stocks of crude oil, petroleum products and LPG, ensuring that domestic fuel supply is not at immediate risk. Authorities are reportedly monitoring developments around the Strait of Hormuz. 
In the event of any disruption in the region, India is prepared to increase crude purchases from alternative suppliers and routes to maintain uninterrupted energy supplies.
These advisories come a day after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the 30-day waiver allowing India to purchase Russian oil to enable oil flow into the global market. 
Bessent announced a short-term measure to counter Iran during the conflict in West Asia, which has severely affected the Gulf countries supplying crude oil.
India sources nearly 40 per cent of its oil imports from the region.

State-run oil marketing companies Indian Oil Corp Ltd (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petrol Corp Ltd (HPCL) have urged the public against purchasing petrol and diesel in a hurry. All three dismissed what they described as rumours about fuel shortages in the country. The development comes at a time when the central government has stated that India continues to be in a comfortable situation when it comes to oil supplies, with adequate quantities of petrol and diesel in its reserves. Globally, disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz -- a crucial waterway that one-fifth of the global oil and gas supplies flows through -- have impacted energy benchmarks, fuelling fears about a significant surge in oil rates that could potentially aggravate inflation and hamper economic growth. Authorities have also said that the disruptions emanating from the Strait of Hormuz are being closely monitored.Petrol and Diesel Rates | What did IOCL, HPCL and BPCL say? Amid growing concerns over fuel supplies following escalating tensions in West Asia, IOCL dismissed reports circulating on social media about a shortage of petrol and diesel in the country as baseless, urging citizens not to panic or crowd fuel stations.The company said fuel inventories across the country remain adequate, with supply systems functioning normally. IOCL also said it remains committed to maintaining an uninterrupted supply across the country.सभी नागरिकों के लिए महत्वपूर्ण सूचनाकुछ स्थानों पर पेट्रोल और डीज़ल की कमी को लेकर भ्रामक संदेश फैलाए जा रहे हैं, जो पूर्णतः असत्य हैं।देशभर में ईंधन की आपूर्ति सामान्य रूप से जारी है। पेट्रोल, डीज़ल और एलपीजी के पर्याप्त भंडार उपलब्ध हैं तथा आपूर्ति व्यवस्था सुचारु रूप से…— Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (@HPCL) March 6, 2026सोशल मीडिया पर पेट्रोल और डीज़ल की कमी को लेकर फैल रही खबरें पूरी तरह निराधार हैं। भारत में ईंधन का पर्याप्त भंडार उपलब्ध है और आपूर्ति व वितरण नेटवर्क सामान्य रूप से कार्य कर रहे हैं।इंडियनऑइल निर्बाध ईंधन आपूर्ति बनाए रखने के लिए पूरी तरह प्रतिबद्ध है। नागरिकों को आश्वस्त…— Indian Oil Corp Ltd (@IndianOilcl) March 6, 2026BPCL said rumours about fuel shortages are unfounded and supply chains are operating normally."Rumors of petrol and diesel shortages are completely unfounded. India has ample fuel reserves and supply chains are running normally. BPCL is fully operational and committed to uninterrupted fuel supply," it noted. "Please don't rely on rumours or crowd fuel stations and only rely on official sources for further information," added BPCL. HPCL stated that supplies remain normal amid misleading messages about fuel shortages circulating in some areas."HPCL remains fully operational and is committed to ensuring uninterrupted fuel availability for all customers through its nationwide retail network. Citizens are requested not to panic or rush to fuel stations and to rely only on official sources for accurate information," its post said.The assurances from the three PSU OMCs come at a time when global energy markets are reeling under pressure due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Government sources have told Zee Business that the country remains in a comfortable position with adequate stocks of crude oil, petroleum products and LPG, ensuring that domestic fuel supply is not at immediate risk. Authorities are reportedly monitoring developments around the Strait of Hormuz. In the event of any disruption in the region, India is prepared to increase crude purchases from alternative suppliers and routes to maintain uninterrupted energy supplies.These advisories come a day after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the 30-day waiver allowing India to purchase Russian oil to enable oil flow into the global market. Bessent announced a short-term measure to counter Iran during the conflict in West Asia, which has severely affected the Gulf countries supplying crude oil.India sources nearly 40 per cent of its oil imports from the region.

In similarly worded posts on social media, IOCL, BPCL and HPCL have denied rumours about a fuel shortage in the country, urging citizens not to panic-buy petrol and diesel. 

Petrol, diesel shortage rumours debunked—What IOCL, BPCL and HPCL said

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State-run oil marketing companies Indian Oil Corp Ltd (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petrol Corp Ltd (HPCL) have urged the public against purchasing petrol and diesel in a hurry. All three dismissed what they described as rumours about fuel shortages in the country. The development comes at a time when the central government has stated that India continues to be in a comfortable situation when it comes to oil supplies, with adequate quantities of petrol and diesel in its reserves. Globally, disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz -- a crucial waterway that one-fifth of the global oil and gas supplies flows through -- have impacted energy benchmarks, fuelling fears about a significant surge in oil rates that could potentially aggravate inflation and hamper economic growth.  Authorities have also said that the disruptions emanating from the Strait of Hormuz are being closely monitored. Petrol and Diesel Rates | What did IOCL, HPCL and BPCL say?  Amid growing concerns over fuel supplies following escalating tensions in West Asia, IOCL dismissed reports circulating on social media about a shortage of petrol and diesel in the country as baseless, urging citizens not to panic or crowd fuel stations. The company said fuel inventories across the country remain adequate, with supply systems functioning normally.  IOCL also said it remains committed to maintaining an uninterrupted supply across the country. सभी नागरिकों के लिए महत्वपूर्ण सूचना कुछ स्थानों पर पेट्रोल और डीज़ल की कमी को लेकर भ्रामक संदेश फैलाए जा रहे हैं, जो पूर्णतः असत्य हैं। देशभर में ईंधन की आपूर्ति सामान्य रूप से जारी है। पेट्रोल, डीज़ल और एलपीजी के पर्याप्त भंडार उपलब्ध हैं तथा आपूर्ति व्यवस्था सुचारु रूप से… — Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (@HPCL) March 6, 2026 सोशल मीडिया पर पेट्रोल और डीज़ल की कमी को लेकर फैल रही खबरें पूरी तरह निराधार हैं। भारत में ईंधन का पर्याप्त भंडार उपलब्ध है और आपूर्ति व वितरण नेटवर्क सामान्य रूप से कार्य कर रहे हैं। इंडियनऑइल निर्बाध ईंधन आपूर्ति बनाए रखने के लिए पूरी तरह प्रतिबद्ध है। नागरिकों को आश्वस्त… — Indian Oil Corp Ltd (@IndianOilcl) March 6, 2026 BPCL said rumours about fuel shortages are unfounded and supply chains are operating normally. Rumors of petrol and diesel shortages are completely unfounded. India has ample fuel reserves and supply chains are running normally. BPCL is fully operational and committed to uninterrupted fuel supply, it noted. Please dont rely on rumours or crowd fuel stations and only rely on official sources for further information, added BPCL.  HPCL stated that supplies remain normal amid misleading messages about fuel shortages circulating in some areas. HPCL remains fully operational and is committed to ensuring uninterrupted fuel availability for all customers through its nationwide retail network. Citizens are requested not to panic or rush to fuel stations and to rely only on official sources for accurate information, its post said. The assurances from the three PSU OMCs come at a time when global energy markets are reeling under pressure due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.  Government sources have told Zee Business that the country remains in a comfortable position with adequate stocks of crude oil, petroleum products and LPG, ensuring that domestic fuel supply is not at immediate risk. Authorities are reportedly monitoring developments around the Strait of Hormuz.  In the event of any disruption in the region, India is prepared to increase crude purchases from alternative suppliers and routes to maintain uninterrupted energy supplies. These advisories come a day after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the 30-day waiver allowing India to purchase Russian oil to enable oil flow into the global market.  Bessent announced a short-term measure to counter Iran during the conflict in West Asia, which has severely affected the Gulf countries supplying crude oil. India sources nearly 40 per cent of its oil imports from the region.