New Delhi, April 18 -- The government on Saturday assured uninterrupted availability of petrol, diesel and LPG across the country, urging citizens to avoid panic buying and rely only on official information, even as extensive measures have been put in place to manage supplies amid the prevailing geopolitical situation.
During an inter-ministerial briefing held in the national capital today, authorities highlighted that more than 17.25 lakh 5 kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders have been sold since March 23, reflecting sustained efforts to support vulnerable sections, particularly migrant workers. Public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) have also recorded a sharp 70 per cent increase in auto LPG sales, with significant growth observed in...