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Assam CM Sarma Assures No Fuel Shortage, Urges Against Panic Buying

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has assured the public there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG in the state. He cited clarifications from the central government confirming no disruption in national fuel supply. Sarma strongly urged people not to engage in panic buying or excessive stocking, warning it could create artificial scarcity. State authorities are monitoring the situation and coordinating with oil companies to ensure uninterrupted availability.

Key Points: Assam CM: No Shortage of Petrol, Diesel, LPG in State

  • CM assures no fuel shortage
  • Urges public against panic buying
  • Supply chains remain stable
  • Centre confirms no national disruption
  • Panic buying could create artificial scarcity
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No shortage of petrol, diesel, LPG in Assam: CM Sarma​

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma assures adequate fuel supply, urges public not to panic-buy. Government monitoring situation with oil companies.

"There is sufficient availability of petrol, diesel and LPG in Assam. There is no fear of any shortage. - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, March 25

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday assured that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG in the state and urged people not to panic-buy. ​

Speaking to reporters here, Sarma said that fuel supplies remain adequate and there is no cause for public concern. ​

"There is sufficient availability of petrol, diesel and LPG in Assam. There is no fear of any shortage," he said. ​

The Chief Minister further added that the Government of India has also clarified the situation during an all-party meeting, reiterating that there is no disruption in fuel supply across the country. ​

"Even in the all-party meeting, the Centre has clearly stated that there is no shortage of petrol and diesel," Sarma noted. ​

Appealing to citizens to act responsibly, Sarma cautioned against unnecessary fuel stocking, which could create artificial scarcity in the market. ​

"I would request people not to rush to fuel stations and not to stock petrol and diesel excessively," he said. ​

According to officials, supply chains for petroleum products in Assam and the Northeast remain stable, and oil companies are continuing regular distribution without interruption. ​

Sarma's remarks come amid concerns in some quarters over fuel availability, which led to increased demand at petrol pumps in certain areas. However, authorities have maintained that there is no disruption in supply logistics. ​

The state government is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with oil marketing companies to ensure the uninterrupted availability of fuel across Assam. ​

Officials also warned that panic buying could temporarily strain local supply, despite adequate stock at the macro level. ​

Reiterating his appeal, the Chief Minister urged people to remain calm and avoid spreading rumours, emphasising that there is no need to worry about fuel availability in the state. ​

- IANS

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Rohit P
The government needs to be more proactive. Why do rumours start in the first place? Better communication from oil companies directly to the public would help. The CM's statement is reassuring, but prevention is better than cure.
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Aman W
Fully agree with the CM. We saw this during COVID also. A few people start panic buying and then everyone follows. We need to be more responsible as citizens. There is no shortage, so let's act normally.
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Sarah B
I hope this is accurate for the more remote areas of Assam too, not just Guwahati. Supply chains in the Northeast can be fragile. The coordination with oil companies is key.
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Vikram M
Thank you for the clarification, CM Sarma. This stops unnecessary tension. People spreading rumours should be identified. We have enough problems without creating artificial ones! 👍
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Kavya N
My mother was so worried about LPG for cooking. I'll show her this news. It's a relief, especially for households that depend on it daily. Hope the message reaches everyone in the state.

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