New Delhi, March 16 -- The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has said that all refineries are operating at high capacity with adequate crude inventories, and India remains self-sufficient in petrol and diesel, with no imports required.

The Ministry in a release said that the government is coordinating with ministries and agencies to ensure preparedness across energy supply and maritime operations amid developments in West Asia.

It noted that oil marketing companies have reported no fuel dry-outs and advised citizens to avoid panic buying.

As per the ministry, priority sectors continue to receive 100 per cent natural gas supply for PNG and CNG, while supply to industrial and commercial users is regulated at around 80 per ce...