New Delhi, March 25 -- As Indians rush to hoard petrol, diesel, and LPG amid reported fuel shortage across the globe due to the US-Iran war, leading Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) dismissed any scarcity in India, calling the rumours "completely unfounded". They said India has "adequate stocks" to meet national demand.

In separate statements, the OMCs said, "Everything is operating smoothly."

In a statement on X, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) said the rumours about petrol and diesel shortages in certain areas are completely unfounded.

"There is no shortage of fuel across the nation. India is a net exporter of petrol and diesel. We have adequate stocks of crude oil, petrol, diesel, and ATF," it said. "Supply chains are oper...