SHILLONG, MAY 19: The oil industry on Monday assured that availability of petrol, diesel and LPG remains “normal and uninterrupted” across Meghalaya, with stocks being continuously monitored and replenished.
The State Level Coordinator for Oil Industry, Meghalaya-cum-Manager (LPG-Sales), Shillong Area, Indian Oil Corporation said supply channels of all three public sector oil marketing companies are operating without disruption.
“The availability of essential petroleum products, including Petrol (MS), Diesel (HSD) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), remains normal and uninterrupted across all supply channels of Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies — Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) — throughout the State,” the official said in a statement.
“The overall supply position continues to remain stable and adequate.”
According to the Oil Industry, the fuel supply chain is running efficiently.
“The entire fuel supply chain, from terminals and depots to retail outlets, is operating efficiently and without any disruption,” the statement said. “Fuel stocks are being continuously monitored and replenishment activities are progressing smoothly across all locations in the State.”
LPG supply to households is being prioritized. “LPG supplies to domestic consumers are being prioritize and continue to remain normal across Meghalaya,” it said.
“The situation is being closely monitored to ensure uninterrupted delivery to all consumers.”
The Oil Industry said it is maintaining close coordination on logistics and retail operations.
“The Oil Industry is maintaining close coordination on logistics, stock movement and retail operations to ensure seamless availability of fuel across the region,” the statement said.
Consumers have been asked to maintain normal purchase patterns. “The public has been requested to remain assured and continue with normal consumption patterns,” it said.
“Reassuring citizens, the Oil Industry stated that there is no cause for concern and sincerely appealed to consumers to avoid panic buying,” the statement added.
“The public has also been advised to rely only on official communications from Oil Marketing Companies for accurate and verified information regarding fuel availability.”
