Fuel and LPG Supplies Stable, No Need for Panic Buying, Urges IOCL

As tensions escalate between India and Pakistan, the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) issued a public advisory on Friday, assuring citizens that fuel and LPG supplies remain uninterrupted and stable across the country.

“Indian Oil has ample fuel stocks across the country and our supply lines are operating smoothly. There is no need for panic buying—fuel and LPG are readily available at all our outlets,” the company said in an official statement.

Reinforcing the message through a post on X (formerly Twitter), IOCL appealed to the public to stay calm and avoid unnecessary rush at fuel stations. “Help us serve you better by staying calm and avoiding unnecessary rush. This will keep our supply lines running seamlessly and ensure uninterrupted fuel access for all,” the post read.

The advisory comes in response to viral videos and social media reports of long queues at petrol pumps in several cities, triggered by fears of potential fuel shortages amid the ongoing military developments. The public concern intensified after India launched Operation Sindoor, a coordinated missile strike targeting nine terror-linked sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Despite the heightened geopolitical tension, IOCL confirmed that logistics and distribution networks are functioning without disruption, and there is no cause for concern regarding fuel availability.