New Delhi, March 26 -- In a strong rebuttal to swirling online rumours and panic-inducing videos, the government on Thursday issued an unambiguous assurance that India faces no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG, warning that a "deliberately mischievous, coordinated campaign of misinformation" is attempting to mislead the public and trigger needless anxiety.
In a detailed statement, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas declared, "India's petroleum and LPG supply situation is fully secure and under control. All retail fuel outlets have enough supplies. There is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG anywhere in the country." The Ministry urged citizens "not to be misled" by fabricated claims circulating on social media.
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