Government Says Petrol and Diesel Supply Is Adequate

The government said India has adequate petrol and diesel supplies for domestic retail and industrial needs.

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas stated that India has sufficient petrol and diesel supplies. India has an installed refining capacity of 258.1 million tonnes per annum across 22 operational refineries. The government also called for discipline in the use of retail fuel channels and action against diversion or unauthorised stocking. The update is important for energy security and petroleum sector awareness.