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India Has No Energy Shortage, Says Minister Puri Amid Supply Concerns

Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri has firmly stated there is no energy shortage in India, urging citizens not to worry. The Indian Oil Corporation has also labeled social media reports of petrol and diesel shortages as baseless, confirming normal supply operations. Government sources highlight India's comfortable position with diversified crude oil imports, including a significant share now from Russia, to mitigate risks from potential disruptions like those in the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, LPG production is being ramped up, with new contracts for imports from the US, to ensure continued domestic availability.

Key Points: India Assures No Energy Shortage, Fuel Supply Secure

  • Minister dismisses energy shortage fears
  • Sufficient fuel stocks and normal distribution
  • Diversified crude imports, including from Russia
  • Government monitoring Strait of Hormuz situation
  • LPG production increased for adequate supply
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No shortage of energy in India: Minister Hardeep Puri

Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri assures uninterrupted, affordable energy supply for India, dismissing shortage rumors as government monitors global situation.

"There is no shortage of energy in India and there is no cause of worry for our energy consumers. - Hardeep Puri"

New Delhi, March 6

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.

Indian Oil Corporation 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.

Earlier today, government sources said India is in a "very comfortable position" regarding crude oil, petroleum products and LPG supplies despite concerns over disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.

According to the sources, the country currently has access to more energy supplies from diversified sources than the volume that could potentially be impacted through the Strait of Hormuz. India's existing stock of crude oil and petroleum products is also adequate to meet domestic demand.

Sources said the government is closely monitoring the situation and plans to ramp up supplies from alternative geographies to offset any potential supply constraints linked to the Strait of Hormuz.

They highlighted that India has significantly diversified its crude import basket over the past few years. Since 2022, India has been importing crude oil from Russia. While Russia accounted for only 0.2 per cent of India's total crude imports in 2022, the share has risen substantially in the following years.

"In February, India imported about 20 per cent of its total crude oil imports from Russia, amounting to around 1.04 million barrels per day," government sources said.

On the LPG front, the government has directed all LPG refineries to increase production to ensure adequate availability across the country. Officials said India currently remains in a comfortable position regarding LPG stocks.

LPG from US has started coming to India since January, the sources said. Indian PSU Oil companies in November 2025 has signed a one-year contract to import around 2.2 MTPA of LPG from the US Gulf Coast for the contract year 2026.

- ANI

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Priya S
Comfortable position is one thing, but what about the prices? 😅 My monthly LPG cylinder and petrol budget has doubled in the last two years. Availability is fine, but 'affordable' fuel, as the minister mentioned, still feels like a dream for middle-class families.
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Rohit P
The data is convincing – 20% from Russia, new contracts with the US. It shows we are not putting all our eggs in one basket, especially with the Hormuz tensions. This planning is crucial for a growing economy like ours. Kudos to the teams managing this.
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Sarah B
I appreciate the clear communication from IndianOil asking people not to panic. Social media rumors can cause real-world chaos. Hope this message reaches everyone in the smaller towns and villages too.
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Vikram M
While the strategic reserves and diversified imports are positive, I have a respectful criticism. The article mentions plans to ramp up from "alternative geographies" – could we get more transparency on which countries and the contingency plans? Public trust increases with details, not just assurances.
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Nikhil C
This is a relief. My father was worried about his taxi business if diesel supply got hit. It's good the government is monitoring the global situation. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳

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