Govt Assures Steady Fuel Supply, No Price Rise on Petrol Diesel

The Centre dismissed shortage worries Thursday, announcing ample petrol and diesel reserves at every pump nationwide. Retail prices for both fuels stay frozen, with no hikes by public sector oil firms. Petroleum Ministry officials appealed for energy conservation amid ongoing global uncertainties during the routine update. 'Avoid hoarding fuel or gas – supplies are secure,' they urged, warning against misinformation. Full availability of kitchen LPG, PNG, and vehicle CNG persists despite international pressures. Sales data reveals 1.90 lakh small 5-kg cylinders sold over three days, peaking at 67,600 yesterday. Delivery efficiency shines: 1.39 crore cylinders reached homes against 1.40 crore orders recently. Piped gas expansion accelerates – 7.03 lakh connections activated since March, 2.72 lakh more infrastructure-complete, hitting 9.75 lakh total. New registrations top 7.49 lakh for piped connections. Surrenders via MVPngd.in exceed 57,200 by May 13 as consumers shift. Crackdown intensifies: 401 distributors fined, 76 suspended post-inspections till Wednesday. Industries get 1,120 MT daily LPG pool quota for meds, chemicals, paints. Refineries supplied 6,700+ MT C3-C4 and 2,800+ MT butyl acrylate to key sectors from May 1 across major sites. This comprehensive supply chain fortifies India's energy resilience.