New Delhi, March 27 -- The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Thursday asserted that India's fuel and gas supplies remain fully secure, dismissing reports of shortages as part of a "deliberate and coordinated misinformation campaign" aimed at triggering public panic.

In an official statement, the Ministry clarified that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG anywhere in the country, and all retail outlets continue to operate normally without any rationing.

The government underscored that India's position as the world's fourth-largest refiner and fifth-largest exporter of petroleum products ensures structural energy security. With over one lakh fuel stations operational nationwide, authorities confirmed that supplies remain...