LUCKNOW, June 12 -- Public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) on Thursday assured consumers that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG in Uttar Pradesh despite an unprecedented rise in demand, saying temporary disruptions at a few retail outlets are localised. IndianOil, BPCL and HPCL attributed isolated supply issues at select fuel stations to local demand-supply mismatches and changing consumer purchasing patterns. According to OMC data, petrol sales during June 1-7, rose by 23% compared to the corresponding period in 2025, while diesel sales registered a growth of nearly 22%. Sanjay Bhandari, state head of the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), said the demand spike was driven by seasonal agricultural activity, particularly the ongoing harvesting season, which boosted diesel consumption.htc...