Goa petrol and diesel supply remains sufficient as rumours trigger long queues

The Goa government said petrol and diesel supplies remained adequate on Thursday. The statement came after long queues formed at several fuel stations. Officials said people rushed in after rumours spread online. The state said fuel stocks at oil terminals were sufficient. It also said supply to retail outlets continued without interruption.

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The Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas also said there was no fuel shortage. The ministry said India held about 60 days of fuel stock cover. It added that petrol, diesel, and LPG remained available. Officials said pumps were operating normally nationwide. The ministry said there was no rationing of petrol or diesel.

Goa petrol and diesel stock: Rumours trigger queues

The Goa civil supplies department said the queues followed "miscommunication and rumours on social media\". The department said panic spread among residents and vehicle owners. It said people began rushing to fuel stations due to fear. Officials linked the heavy crowding to disorder at outlets. They said this created chaos and raised law and order concerns.

Goa petrol and diesel supply: State says monitoring continues

The department said officials were watching the situation closely at every level. It told residents that oil terminals held enough petrol and diesel for supply. It added that \"Consumers need not panic.\" The statement said there was no disruption in petrol and diesel supply. It also said supply would continue as it had in the past.

Goa petrol and diesel situation: Centre rejects shortage claims

The petroleum ministry dismissed shortage reports as misinformation meant to spark panic buying. It said all petrol pumps across India were adequately stocked. The ministry said outlets were functioning normally. It repeated that petrol, diesel, and LPG supplies were stable. It also said there was no rationing anywhere in the country.

Officials in Goa and at the Centre said fuel availability remained normal on Thursday. They linked the queues to online rumours and public panic. Goa’s civil supplies department said oil terminals had sufficient stocks. The ministry said the country had around 60 days of fuel cover. Both sides said supplies continued without disruption.

With inputs from PTI