Amid concerns over shortage of LPG and a huge rush at petrol pumps, several posts have claimed that India has oil reserves left for only nine days.
However, the government has rejected 'misleading' claims and clarified that there is no shortage of fuel.
"Some posts circulating on social media claim that India has 'only 9 days of oil reserves left. This claim is misleading," said PIB Fact Check in a post on X.
The government said that the country currently maintains a total reserve capacity of about 74 days, with an existing stock cover of nearly 60 days.
"This includes crude oil, petroleum products, and strategic reserves stored in underground caverns. This ensures nearly two months of assured fuel supply across the country."
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The government also assured that India's fuel supply remains stable and secure for the coming months, and there is no cause for concern regarding availability.
"Avoid panic and rely only on official government sources for authentic information on fuel and gas availability."
Meanwhile, addressing daily briefing, the government said that ove 10,000 new PNG connections are being allotted everyday and reiterated that the country have enough supplies ot crude, petrol, diesel, CNG and PNG.
The viral X post has been shared by many accounts, including author-Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan.
????Some posts circulating on social media claim that India has 'only 9 days of oil reserves left'.#PIBFactCheck:
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) March 27, 2026
❌This claim is #misleading!
✅ India has a total reserve capacity of 74 days, with the current stock cover at around 60 days. This includes crude oil, petroleum… pic.twitter.com/12O5JIwU1I
Govt Clarifies Oil Situation With Data
A day ago, government issued a press release informing that 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 of Petroleum & Natural Gas said.
It noted that as a major refiner and exporter, supply remains stable nationwide and all fuel stations are operating normally.
“Where isolated instances of panic buying occurred at select pumps, they were driven by deliberate misinformation spread by certain videos in social media,” referring to viral videos from Indore and elsewhere, where large crowds were spotted outside petrol pumps recently.
According to the ministry, India has secured crude oil supplies despite concerns around the Strait of Hormuz. This comes as the US-Iran war entered its fourth week, resulting in massive disruption to global oil flow through the critical sea route.
The government noted that India currently has over 41 global suppliers and increased availability from other regions. Additionally, the refineries are operating above capacity, due to which the supplies for the next 60 days are already secured.
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“Nearly two months of steady supply is available for every Indian citizen regardless of what happens globally. Next 2 months of crude procurement has also been secured. India is completely secure for the next many months and the quantity in strategic cavern storage becomes secondary in such a supply situation,” the ministry assured.
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