
May 21, 2026
✦The Statesman
No shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG at retail outlets': Govt reassures nation, warns 'pumps hoarding fuel will face action
The government said there's "no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG" nationwide. They're watching pumps that might be hoarding fuel and warned action will be taken. This comes as demand for diesel rose during harvest season, and people are switching to public pumps due to higher private prices.