India, May 20 -- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday dismissed concerns over an alleged petrol and diesel shortage in the state and urged citizens not to engage in panic buying, asserting that fuel supplies remain sufficient across Maharashtra.

Responding to claims made by NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil regarding an alleged shortage of fuel for police vehicles in Nagpur, Fadnavis said there was no scarcity of petrol or diesel and blamed panic-driven stockpiling for creating temporary disruptions.

"There is an adequate supply of petrol and diesel in Maharashtra. Panic buying disrupts the supply chain that has evolved over several years," Fadnavis said.

Explaining the impact of sudden demand surges, the chief minister...