India, May 23 -- Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) on Saturday said there is no nationwide shortage of petrol or diesel and clarified that supply disruptions reported at some retail outlets are localised and temporary.

In a statement, the state-run fuel retailer said the isolated outages stem from regional demand-supply mismatches and changing sales patterns in select markets.

IOC said it is closely monitoring the situation and taking corrective measures to address these temporary disruptions while ensuring uninterrupted fuel availability.

"We wish to reassure customers and the general public that there is no overall shortage of petrol and diesel in the country. The current situation being witnessed at certain retail outlets is highly loca...