Centre has Sufficient Stock of Petrol and Diesel: Govt Assures

Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, assured a steady stock flow across the country, stating that India’s fuel supply remains stable despite recent panic LPG bookings. She said the Centre has “sufficient stock of petrol and diesel,” easing concerns amid rising demand and recent panic bookings.

Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing, Sujata noted, “Domestic production of LPG has been stepped up in refineries.” She added that “7,500 commercial and domestic PNG connections were accorded yesterday,” highlighting ongoing efforts to strengthen energy access. While “some panic booking for LPG observed yesterday,” she confirmed that there is “no dry out reported at any of the distributors.” In addition, “7,000 tonnes of commercial LPG were lifted yesterday.”

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The India fuel supply update also covered shipping and logistics. Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, said, “With Jag Vasant and Pine Gas having crossed the Strait of Hormuz, there are twenty ships operating in the region.” He added that “20 Indian-flagged vessels are currently in the Western Part of the Strait of Hormuz. Of these, 5 are loaded with LPG, cumulatively, carrying 2.32 lakh metric tonnes.”

“Jag Vasant and Pine Gas have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz. Pine Gas is carrying 45,000 metric tonnes of LPG and is expected to reach New Mangalore Port early morning on March 27,” he said. “The Jag Vasant is headed to the Kandla Port and is expected to reach on March 28.”

Rajesh further noted, “Another empty ballast vessel operating in the region would be loaded with LPG in the next 3-4 days.” Meanwhile, Aseem Mahajan from the Ministry of External Affairs said, “85 flights are expected to operate from UAE to India.”