India, May 14 -- Amid rumours on social media about a possible petrol and diesel shortage in Pune, the Pune Petrol Dealers Association (PPDA) on Tuesday urged citizens not to panic or resort to panic buying, clarifying that fuel stocks across the city and district remain adequate.

The association said viral messages claiming fuel supplies were running low are false and misleading, and that fuel distribution in Pune continues to function normally.

Speaking to the media, PPDA president Dhruv Ruparel said there is no restriction on fuel supply and no shortage situation in Pune district. He explained that some petrol pumps may occasionally run out of a particular fuel product temporarily due to delayed tanker deliveries or depletion of stoc...