**Summary of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas Press Release: Fuel Supply in Goa**
On June 1, 2026, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas announced that Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs)—including IndianOil, BPCL, and HPCL—have assured the uninterrupted availability of Petrol, Diesel, and LPG across the state of Goa, despite the ongoing geopolitical situation.
**Key Performance Metrics (May 2026)**
During May 2026, PSU retail outlets in Goa experienced a notable increase in fuel sales compared to the previous year. This growth is primarily attributed to a shift in purchases from bulk consumers to authorized retail outlets. The specific growth metrics are as follows:
* **Petrol Sales:** Increased by 6.9% in North Goa and 9.4% in South Goa.
* **Diesel Sales:** Increased by 11.6% in North Goa and 15.0% in South Goa.
**Operational Status**
OMCs are maintaining seamless fuel supplies through their nationwide network of terminals, depots, pipelines, and LPG bottling plants. Logistics and supply teams are operating 24/7 to ensure consistent product movement and timely replenishment.
**Government Directives and Consumer Advice**
The Government of India has advised States and Union Territories to take strict legal action against black marketing, unauthorized stocking, and the diversion of petroleum products. Consumers are encouraged to maintain normal purchasing behavior and avoid panic buying. The PSU oil industry maintains that adequate stocks of fuel are available and requests that citizens rely only on official communications.
**Contact and Source Information**
* **Source:** SLC, Goa | PIB Panaji | Ambadas Yadav/Darshana Rane
* **Release ID:** 2267614
* **Email:** pibgoa[at]gmail[dot]com
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Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas: The central government ministry overseeing the national fuel supply and advising states to take action against the black marketing of petroleum products.
Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs): Collective group including IndianOil, BPCL, and HPCL, responsible for ensuring uninterrupted availability and logistics of petrol, diesel, and LPG.
Goa: The primary state of applicability where fuel supply and retail outlet sales are being monitored across its North and South districts.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Fuel Supply Continue and Steady in the state of
Goa
PSU retail outlets in Goa witnessed higher fuel sales during
May-2026
Posted On: 01 JUN 2026 6:03PM by PIB Mumbai
Goa, 1 June 2026
Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) IndianOil, BPCL and HPCL have assured
consumers of uninterrupted availability of Petrol, Diesel and LPG across Goa despite the ongoing
geopolitical situation.
During May 2026, PSU retail outlets in Goa witnessed higher fuel sales compared to the previous
year. Petrol sales grew by 6.9% in North Goa and 9.4% in South Goa, while Diesel sales
increased by 11.6% and 15.0% respectively. The growth is primarily attributed to a shift in
purchases from bulk consumers to authorised retail outlets.
OMCs continue to ensure seamless fuel supplies through their nationwide network of terminals,
depots, pipelines, LPG bottling plants and retail outlets. Supply teams and logistics operations
are functioning round the clock to maintain smooth product movement and timely
replenishment.
The Government of India has advised States and Union Territories to take strict action against
black marketing, unauthorised stocking and diversion of petroleum products. Consumers are
advised to continue normal purchasing behaviour and avoid panic buying.
The PSU oil industry reiterates that adequate stocks of Petrol, Diesel and LPG are available, and
requests citizens to rely only on official communications for information regarding fuel
availability.
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(Source-SLC, Goa) | PIB Panaji | Ambadas Yadav/Darshana Rane
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