India, March 11 -- The Centre on Wednesday urged consumers not to panic book LPG cylinders amid fears of shortages during ongoing supply disruptions linked to the US-Israel war.

The government assured that adequate LPG stocks are available and asked people to avoid unnecessary bookings.

At a press briefing, a government official also said the country currently has access to about 55 lakh barrels of crude oil per day, adding that the volumes secured today exceed what would normally have arrived through the Strait of Hormuz during this period.

Officials stressed that the government and oil companies have taken steps to diversify supply sources and ensure that energy imports continue without disruption.

"India's crude supply remains secu...