India, March 12 -- The Centre on Thursday assured the Lok Sabha that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or kerosene in the country despite the ongoing crisis in West Asia, urging people not to fall for rumours or misinformation.

Responding to concerns raised by Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the government has taken adequate steps to ensure uninterrupted fuel supplies across the country. He emphasised that maintaining steady fuel availability for India's 33 crore households remains a top priority for the government.

Puri informed the House that retail fuel outlets are well stocked and supply chains are functioning normally, ensuring that consumers are not affected by...