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Oil Giants Assure Uninterrupted Fuel Supply Amid Global Tensions

Leading oil marketing companies have issued statements assuring the public of steady and uninterrupted supplies of LPG, petrol, and diesel. Indian Oil Corporation clarified continuous distribution of free trade LPG cylinders, while HPCL reported record daily deliveries from its bottling plants. BPLC confirmed normal tanker dispatches and depot operations, encouraging customers to maintain regular usage patterns. These assurances come amid consumer anxiety fueled by the West Asia conflict affecting a key global oil transit route.

Key Points: No Disruption in LPG, Petrol, Diesel Supply, Say Oil Companies

  • Oil companies deny supply disruption
  • Record LPG cylinder deliveries achieved
  • Public urged to avoid panic refuelling
  • Supply chain operations continue normally
  • Global tensions cause consumer anxiety
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Oil marketing companies say no supply disruption of LPG, petrol, diesel

Indian Oil, HPCL, and BPCL assure steady fuel and LPG supply, record deliveries, and urge against panic buying amid global supply concerns.

"There is no need for any concern or panic, as the situation is being closely monitored and managed - Indian Oil Corp"

New Delhi, April 3

Indian Oil Corp on Friday clarified that its five kg Free Trade Liquefied Petroleum Gas cylinders are supplied continuously by the oil marketing companies to migrant labourers and adequate arrangements have been made to maintain steady availability and added that there is no disruption in supplies, the government-owned company said.

The Indian Oil noted that the supplies are granted against valid identification proof to ensure accessibility and ease of distribution. "There is no need for any concern or panic, as the situation is being closely monitored and managed to meet the requirements effectively," the company posted on X.

Meanwhile, Hindustan Petroleum Corp said that it delivered a record 14,10,000 cylinders under its LPG segment from its 55 bottling plants and also supplied 27,800 free trade LPC cylinders in the 5 kg segment and 1,500 cylinders in the 2 kg segment.

"In the retail segment, HPCL achieved nozzie sales of 37,269 KL of Petrol and 75,356 KL of Diesel, reflecting stable supply trends. The Company served a widespread customer base of over 1.9 crore consumers during the day," HPCL said in a social media post.

The company added that it has dispatched 7,102 tankers carrying petrol and diesel to retail outlets from 80 supply locations to support seamless distribution.

Moreover, Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd took to the social media platform 'X' to assure its users that fuel supply across BPCL retail outlets remains steady and well-managed, and tanker dispatches and depot operations continue normally.

"Customers are encouraged to avoid panic refuelling and continue regular usage patterns," the company said.

Statements from the Indian oil giants come at a time when there is widespread anxiety among Indian consumers due to a shortage of LPG gas cylinders, due to the ongoing West Asia conflict, resulting in Iran shutting the Strait of Hormuz.

The 30 km wide waterway is a crucial point which gives passage to almost 20% of the oil used worldwide. India gets 45% of its oil supplies from the Gulf countries, which are currently affected due to the ongoing conflict.

- ANI

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Rohit P
The numbers shared by HPCL are impressive, but the real test is on the ground. In my area, there was a 3-day delay for a refill last week. The assurance is good, but execution needs to match the statement.
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Aman W
The focus on 5kg cylinders for migrant workers is a very good step. These are the people who are most vulnerable to any disruption. Kudos to IOC for that. Hope other essentials are also being monitored.
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Sarah B
The key line is "avoid panic refuelling." When people start hoarding, that's when real shortages begin. We all need to be responsible and trust the system, especially during such a tense global situation.
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Vikram M
45% of our oil from the Gulf... that number is worrying in the long run, regardless of today's assurances. This conflict shows why we need to fast-track our alternative energy plans. Jai Hind!
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Kavya N
Clear communication like this helps a lot. The moment rumors start, prices shoot up and there is chaos. Hope they keep updating the public regularly. Feeling more assured now.

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