GUWAHATI, MAY 18 (PTI): Supplies of all types of petroleum products, including petrol, diesel and LPG, are fully normal across Assam, the Oil Ministry said on Monday.
It requested the public to continue with normal consumption patterns and refrain from panic buying.
The state-level coordinator for the oil industry in Assam-cum-executive director and state head of Indian Oil, has informed that the availability of essential petroleum products, including petrol, diesel and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), remains normal and uninterrupted across Assam, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas said in a statement.
“Public Sector oil marketing companies — Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) — are maintaining adequate fuel stocks across all supply locations, and the overall supply position in the region continues to remain stable,” it added.
“The public is requested to remain assured and continue with normal consumption patterns and refrain from panic buying. Consumers are advised to rely only on official communications from oil marketing companies for accurate and verified information regarding fuel availability,” the statement said
The entire fuel supply chain, from terminals and depots to retail outlets, is operating efficiently and without any disruption, it added.
“Fuel stocks are being continuously monitored, and replenishment activities are progressing smoothly across all locations in the state,” the official release said.
LPG supplies to domestic consumers are being prioritised and remain normal across the state.
“The situation is being closely monitored to ensure uninterrupted delivery to all consumers,” it added.
The oil industry is maintaining close coordination on logistics, stock movement and retail operations to ensure seamless availability of fuel across the region.
