There is no proposal to hike petrol and diesel prices across the country amid the large-scale energy supply disruption due to the West Asia crisis, clarified Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry
of Petroleum and Natural Gas, in an inter-ministerial briefing on the evolving situation in the region.
Sharma said there is currently no plan to revise petrol and diesel prices.
Sharma added that LPG, petroleum, and diesel are available in sufficient amounts and the prices have not increased, so please do not panic.
She noted that disruptions in crude oil, LPG, and PNG imports due to the West Asia conflict have been managed to limit the impact on households. The government has ensured uninterrupted supply for domestic LPG users, PNG households, and CNG used in transport.
For commercial LPG, supplies have been partially restored to nearly 70%, with essential services such as hospitals and educational institutions being prioritised. Critical industries, including pharmaceuticals, steel, and seeds, are also being given preference to maintain operations.
Sharma added that 100% supply of LPG and PNG for domestic consumers, along with CNG for transport, is being ensured.
The clarification comes after several media reports have claimed that the government may hike petrol and diesel prices by Rs 25-28 per litre post the State assembly elections.
