HPCL dismisses rumours of fuel shortage in Rajasthan; assures adequate supplies

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) has assured that fuel supplies in Rajasthan, including Jaipur, are adequate and operating normally despite reports of shortages and panic messages on social media.

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) on Thursday said fuel supplies across Rajasthan, including Jaipur, are adequate and urged customers not to pay attention to rumours or panic messages circulating on social media.

In a statement, the company said all retail outlets across the state were operating normally with uninterrupted supply and regular replenishment support.

Congress leaders demanded that the government present the true picture regarding the availability of petrol, diesel and LPG in the state amid reports of fuel shortages at several petrol pumps.

It was alleged that petrol pumps at some locations were supplying petrol and diesel in limited quantities.

''HPCL would like to reassure all customers that fuel supplies across Rajasthan, including Jaipur, remain stable and adequate, with uninterrupted operations being maintained across the retail network,'' the statement said.

The company said it recorded strong growth in fuel supplies across Rajasthan between May 1 and May 20 this year.

According to HPCL, petrol sales in the state stood at 50,575 kilolitres (KL) during the period against historical sales of 42,501 KL, registering a growth of 19 per cent.

Diesel sales reached 1,14,422 KL against historical sales of 91,894 KL, marking a growth of 24.5 per cent, it said.

HPCL said its officers and field teams were actively monitoring the ground situation and continuously engaging with dealers and customers to discourage panic buying and address concerns.

''The figures clearly indicate adequate product availability and smooth functioning of the supply network across the state,'' the company said.