India Keeps Fuel Supplies Steady Amid West Asia Tensions
The Indian government has assured citizens that fuel supplies remain stable despite tensions in West Asia. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas reported that around 47 lakh domestic LPG cylinders were delivered on May 2, meeting bookings of 47.4 lakh cylinders without any dry-outs at distributorships.
The refineries are operating at high capacity, with crude inventories remaining sufficient. A Marshall Islands-flagged LPG carrier, MT Sarv Shakti, carrying over 46,000 tonnes of LPG, has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz and is expected to reach Visakhapatnam on May 13.
Retail fuel outlets across the country are functioning normally, with petrol and diesel prices unchanged at PSU-run outlets. The government has prioritized supply to households, domestic PNG and CNG users, while maintaining enhanced allocation for essential commercial sectors like hospitals and agriculture.