New Delhi, March 18 -- India's crude oil availability continues to be adequate while the LPG situation remains a concern amid the West Asia conflict, the government said on Wednesday.

"Our crude availability is normal, and our refineries are operating at the optimal levels," said Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary (Marketing & Oil Refinery), Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas at the inter-ministerial media briefing.

"LPG issue is still worrisome. There is an improvement in online booking. But it is also true that there are long lines at distributors'," Sujata Sharma said.

Domestic LPG production has increased by 40 per cent over these days.

No dry outs have been reported at retail outlets, the government reassured, asking people not to...