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MRPL Denies Refinery Shutdown Rumors Amid Middle East Tensions

Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has issued a formal denial of social media rumors suggesting a partial shutdown of its facilities due to Middle East supply disruptions. The company clarified that its operations are running as scheduled and it has secured adequate crude oil supplies. Indian Oil Corporation also dismissed similar rumors about fuel shortages, affirming normal stock levels and distribution. Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri reinforced that there is no energy shortage in India and assured consumers.

Key Points: MRPL Denies Shutdown Rumors, Confirms Normal Operations

  • MRPL denies viral shutdown rumors
  • Refinery operating at normal capacity
  • Adequate crude oil supply secured
  • IndianOil also refutes fuel shortage claims
  • Minister assures no energy shortage in India
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MRPL denies rumours of refinery shutdown amid West Asia conflict; confirms operations are normal

MRPL refutes social media claims of a partial refinery shutdown due to Middle East conflict, stating operations and crude supplies are normal.

"MRPL denies the aforesaid rumour... and hereby confirms that MRPL is operating normal - MRPL Official Statement"

Mangaluru, March 7

Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has officially denied reports circulating on social media regarding a partial shutdown of its facilities, asserting that its operations remain fully functional despite speculation of feedstock shortages.

The state-controlled refiner issued a formal clarification on Saturday, following a post by OilPrice.com on X (formerly Twitter). The viral post had suggested that the 300,000 barrel-per-day (bpd) refinery was shutting down units because Middle Eastern crude oil supplies were "stuck in the Gulf" due to regional tensions.

MRPL has categorised these claims as factually incorrect, maintaining that the refinery is running as scheduled and has secured its supply chain for the foreseeable future. In an official statement, the company said, "we hereby clarify that, MRPL denies the aforesaid rumour/tweet which is factually incorrect and herby confirms that MRPL is operating normal and it has lined-up adequate quantities of crude oil to sustain operations"

The refinery is operating at its normal capacity without any reported unit shutdowns.

Contrary to rumors of a shortage, the company has "lined-up adequate quantities" of crude oil.

The company has requested that the public take this denial on record to prevent market misinformation.

"'We request you to kindly take the above on record."

Indian Oil Corporation also faced similar rumours. The company rubbished reports on social media suggesting a shortage of petrol and diesel, and termed them as baseless.

"India has sufficient fuel stocks, and supply and distribution networks are functioning normally. IndianOil is committed to maintaining uninterrupted fuel supply across the country. Citizens are requested not to panic or crowd fuel stations and to rely only on official sources for accurate information," IndianOil posted on X.

Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri on Friday said there is no shortage of energy in India and there is no cause of worry for its energy consumers.

The minister discussed various aspects of India's uninterrupted energy imports despite geopolitical challenges with the media.

"Our priority is to ensure availability of affordable and sustainable fuel for our citizens, and we are doing it comfortably. There is no shortage of energy in India and there is no cause of worry for our energy consumers," the minister posted on X.

- ANI

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Sarah B
While I appreciate the official denial, it does make one wonder about our long-term energy security. The conflict in West Asia is real. How long can we comfortably rely on those supplies? Maybe this is a wake-up call to accelerate our transition to renewables and domestic sources.
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Priyanka N
Thank God! My husband was about to go fill up two extra jerry cans "just in case". I told him to wait for official news. This is why we shouldn't believe everything on WhatsApp and Twitter. The minister's statement is reassuring.
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Vikram M
The speed at which fake news spreads is alarming. One tweet from some foreign website and half the country gets worried. Proud of our oil companies and the government for having a solid supply chain plan. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Aman W
Respectfully, while operations are normal now, the government should be more transparent about contingency plans. What if the conflict escalates? The public deserves to know the strategy beyond "don't worry". Proactive communication is better than reactive denials.
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Kavya N
This is a relief for everyone in the logistics sector. Fuel price stability is crucial for our business. Hope the authorities also track down the source of this rumour. Misinformation like this can hurt the economy.

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