India, March 14 -- Amid growing public concern over fuel availability during the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, the petroleum ministry on Saturday issued an advisory urging citizens not to panic-buy petrol or diesel.

In a statement, the petroleum and natural gas ministry said that fuel supplies across the country remain stable and sufficient. "Petrol and diesel are adequately available at retail outlets across the country," the ministry said, advising consumers not to take or store fuel in loose or inappropriate containers as it could pose serious safety risks.

The ministry reiterated that all petrol pumps have adequate availability of petrol and diesel, and warned that any violation of safety rules at retail ou...