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Petroleum Ministry assures enough fuel and LPG stocks while asking citizens to conserve energy now

Economy
Published on 11 May 2026
Petroleum Ministry assures enough fuel and LPG stocks while asking citizens to conserve energy now

Refineries running at full capacity, but fuel-saving push

India’s Petroleum Ministry says fuel and LPG supplies are stable despite global disruptions, citing secure crude oil inventories and refineries operating at peak capacity. It reports no nationwide fuel shortages. Still, the government is urging households to cut energy use by using public transport, carpooling, and shifting toward electric vehicles to reduce costs and import dependence.

  • No nationwide fuel shortages reported despite global supply disruptions
  • Crude oil inventories are described as secure
  • Refineries are operating at peak capacity
  • Citizens urged to conserve via public transport and EVs
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