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IndianOil assures adequate availability of Petrol and Diesel across the country
New Delhi   23-May-2026

IndianOil wishes 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 localised and temporary in nature, arising due to local demand-supply imbalances and redistribution of sales patterns in select areas.

The higher demand being witnessed at some locations is attributable to the following factors:

IndianOil would also like to highlight that during the period from 1–22 May 2026, the Company recorded substantial growth in fuel sales over the corresponding period last year, with petrol sales increasing by 14% and diesel sales by around 18%. Despite this sustained and exceptionally high growth in demand, IndianOil continues to consistently meet customer requirements across the country.

IndianOil would like to clarify that such instances are limited to only a very small number of retail outlets out of its extensive network of more than 42,000 retail outlets across the country. Supplies and stocks across the majority of outlets remain normal and adequate.

IndianOil, along with other Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), continues to maintain adequate overall stocks and supplies of petrol and diesel across the country. The Company is closely monitoring the situation and taking adequate measures to address these isolated situations and ensure uninterrupted fuel supplies to consumers.

IndianOil remains committed to maintaining seamless fuel availability across the country and requests customers to avoid unnecessary panic buying.