India has adequate crude oil inventory, with refineries and petrol pumps operating normally. However, LPG supply remains a concern, though no dry-outs have been reported. The government is prioritising domestic supply and urging a shift to PNG.
India on Monday maintained that there is adequate crude oil inventory in the country, but LPG supply continues to remain a bit concern. Despite concerns around LPG supply, there have been no reports of dry-outs of gas supply at LPG distributorships across India, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said in the inter-ministerial press briefing.
Sufficient Fuel Supply Maintained
“Crude is available in sufficient quantity. All refineries are operating at the highest capacity. Our petrol pumps are operating normally. No dry out has been reported anywhere…,” she said.
She also asserted that 100 per cent supply of PNG and CNG transport consumers is being maintained.
Govt Prioritises LPG Supply, Encourages PNG Shift
The Government said it continues to prioritise the interests of domestic consumers and ensure uninterrupted LPG supply, particularly for households and priority sectors.
The government yet again requested LPG consumers to shift to PNG connections, wherever possible. Some gas companies have also announced some incentives to attract consumers.
Commercial LPG consumers in major cities and urban areas are encouraged to opt for PNG connections and may apply through email, letter or the customer portal of City Gas Distribution (CGD) companies.
Also, the sale of commercial LPG cylinders, which was initially curtailed to prioritise domestic LPG supply, has been partially restored.
No Shortage of Petrol and Diesel
Similarly, no cases of fuel dry-outs have been reported at retail outlets by Oil Marketing Companies, and supplies of petrol and diesel continue to be maintained regularly.
However, citizens are advised not to resort to panic buying as adequate stocks of petrol and diesel are available across the country.
Measures to Prevent Hoarding and Ease LPG Pressure
State Governments are undertaking enforcement measures to prevent hoarding and black marketing of petrol, diesel and LPG.
Raids are being carried out in several states to check hoarding and black marketing of LPG cylinders.
Alternate fuels such as kerosene and coal have been activated for certain sectors, including hospitality and restaurants, to ease pressure on LPG supplies. (ANI)
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