{"id":206964,"date":"2026-03-12T18:49:40","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T13:19:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/?p=206964"},"modified":"2026-03-12T18:49:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T13:19:41","slug":"no-fuel-crisis-in-india-petroleum-minister-hardeep-singh-puri-issues-high-level-assurance-in-parliament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/no-fuel-crisis-in-india-petroleum-minister-hardeep-singh-puri-issues-high-level-assurance-in-parliament\/","title":{"rendered":"No Fuel Crisis in India: Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri Issues High-Level Assurance in Parliament"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Amidst swirling rumors of a potential fuel shortage across the country, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, clarified the government&#8217;s stance in Parliament this Thursday. Addressing the House, the Minister categorically stated that India is facing no shortage of petrol or diesel. He reassured the nation that there are sufficient reserves of crude oil and finished petroleum products to meet domestic demand, urging citizens not to succumb to panic or misinformation that has recently caused chaotic scenes at various fuel stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Minister&#8217;s intervention comes at a time when several states reported long queues at petrol pumps following unverified social media reports about supply disruptions. Responding to these concerns, Mr. Puri explained that India&#8217;s strategic energy security framework is robust. He informed the Parliament that state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) have been maintaining a steady supply flow and that the national inventory levels are well above the safety threshold. He attributed any temporary localized delays to logistical adjustments rather than an actual lack of product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Highlighting India&#8217;s proactive energy diplomacy, Hardeep Singh Puri noted that the government has successfully diversified its crude oil sources to mitigate risks from global geopolitical volatility. &#8220;The country&#8217;s energy infrastructure is more resilient than ever. We have optimized our refinery outputs and distribution networks to ensure that every citizen has access to fuel without interruption,&#8221; the Minister remarked. This official statement aims to stabilize the market and deter artificial hoarding, providing a much-needed sigh of relief to commuters and the transport industry alike.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amidst swirling rumors of a potential fuel shortage across the country, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, clarified the government&#8217;s stance in Parliament this Thursday. Addressing the House, the Minister categorically stated that India is facing no shortage of petrol or diesel. 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