Fuel Stocks Stable: India Assures No Petrol, Diesel Shortage

As of March 24, 2026, the Indian government has affirmed that there is no shortage of petrol or diesel anywhere in the country. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has successfully managed panic booking in Gujarat, confirming that almost all of India's one lakh petrol pumps are fully stocked and operating normally.

Sufficient LNG stocks are available, and the LPG situation has seen improvement, with the government supplying about 50% of commercial LPG to states to enhance availability. India's strategic oil reserves, intended to cover approximately 9.5 days of supply during disruptions, are currently at 64% capacity, totaling about 3.37 million tonnes of crude. These reserves are located in underground facilities in Visakhapatnam, Mangaluru, and Padur.

Further bolstering fuel security, India is strategically positioning six LPG carriers west of the Strait of Hormuz. Five vessels are already loaded with approximately 2.30 lakh metric tonnes of LPG, and a sixth vessel is expected to be loaded within the next 24 to 48 hours. The Ministry of External Affairs is also actively engaging with West Asian countries to promote a peaceful resolution to ongoing regional situations.