Oil Marketing Companies ensure adequate availability of Petrol and Diesel across Maharashtra

Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas Oil Marketing Companies ensure adequate availability of Petrol and Diesel across Maharashtra

Posted On: 19 MAY 2026 5:05PM by PIB Mumbai Mumbai, 19 May 2026 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 the Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies — Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited — throughout the state of Maharashtra, the public has been assured by the State Level Coordinator (Oil Industry), Maharashtra, Mr. Mihir Ganesh Joshi. The overall supply position continues to remain stable and adequate.

Of late, all three PSU Oil Marketing Companies have observed a sharp surge in demand for Diesel and Petrol at retail outlets across Maharashtra. This increased demand has been fully met by the PSU Oil Companies. During the first fortnight of May 2026, a growth of 19.66% was recorded in Diesel sales and 20.39% in Petrol sales. Further, on 18 May 2026, Diesel sales registered a growth of 49%, while Petrol sales recorded a growth of 34%. The entire fuel supply chain — from installations and depots to retail outlets — is operating efficiently and without disruption. Fuel stocks are being continuously monitored, and replenishment activities are progressing smoothly across all locations in Maharashtra.

LPG supplies to domestic consumers are being prioritized and remain normal across the state.

The situation is being closely monitored to ensure uninterrupted delivery to all consumers. The Oil Industry is maintaining close coordination on logistics, stock movement, and retail operations to ensure seamless availability of fuel across the region. Citizens are requested not to resort to panic buying or hoarding of petroleum products and to continue with normal consumption patterns.

The public is also advised to rely only on official communications from Oil Marketing Companies for accurate and verified information regarding fuel availability. * * * PIB Mumbai | Jaydevi Pujari Swami/Edgar Coelho/Darshana Rane

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