India, March 14 -- The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has issued an advisory for citizens after a video showing a man filling a plastic water jar with fuel at a Tamil Nadu petrol pump went viral. The ministry has assured that "Petrol and diesel are adequately available at retail outlets across the country."

The ministry further added, "Consumers are advised not to take or store fuel in loose or inappropriate containers, as it poses serious safety risks. Retail outlets have been instructed to strictly follow safety guidelines while dispensing fuel, and any violation will invite strict action."

Addressing the viral video, the ministry stated, "It has come to notice that at one retail outlet in Tamil Nadu, petrol was being taken in ...