LUCKNOW, March 11 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday directed officials to ensure that no artificial shortage of petrol or diesel or panic situation develops anywhere in the state, stating that supply and distribution of petroleum products remain normal across Uttar Pradesh, according to a press release issued by the chief minister's media cell.

The chief minister reviewed the availability of petroleum products during a meeting held through video conferencing to assess law and order and administrative preparedness ahead of upcoming festivals and the police recruitment examination.

Officials informed him that there was currently no shortage of petrol or diesel in the state and that supply and distribution were functioning smoot...