Are petrol and diesel really running out? HPCL and BPCL have provided important information.

New Delhi: These days, rumors circulating on social media and WhatsApp can sometimes prove more dangerous than the actual crisis itself. Over the past few days, reports of petrol and diesel shortages in various parts of the country have been circulating, creating panic among the public.

Long queues of vehicles are being seen at petrol pumps in many cities. But is India really running out of fuel? The country’s leading oil companies, Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL) and Bharat Petroleum (BPCL), have broken their silence on this serious situation and issued a very important message to the citizens.

Both HPCL and BPCL have clarified in tweets that the reports of petrol and diesel shortages circulating on social media are completely baseless and false. The companies maintain that there are sufficient fuel reserves in the country. It is often seen that news about rising tensions in the Middle East or fluctuations in the international market is distorted, causing the public to panic and buy more petrol and diesel. Companies have clarified that the supply chain is completely normal and there has been no disruption in oil supplies.

‘Do not crowd at petrol pumps’
Companies have specifically requested citizens not to rush at petrol pumps unnecessarily due to rumors. When thousands of people rush to the pumps simultaneously to fill up more fuel than they need, it creates an artificial shortage situation, which is difficult to manage. BPCL said in a statement that it is committed to ensuring uninterrupted fuel supply for all customers. Please rely only on information received from official sources.

India’s energy security is strong
The government and oil companies are fully confident about India’s energy security. HPCL has assured that stocks of petroleum products are being maintained across the country. This means that even if a minor international crisis occurs, India has sufficient backup for the next several days or weeks.

No need to panic
If you’re thinking of standing in long queues to fill your car’s tank, stop. The country’s oil reserves are safe. This clear information from oil companies clearly indicates that there are no disruptions in the supply line. All that’s needed is a little caution and a disregard for rumors.