**Executive Summary**
This report confirms the stable and uninterrupted supply of petrol, diesel, and LPG across Maharashtra as of May 19, 2026. Despite a significant recent surge in fuel demand, Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have successfully met requirements and maintained efficient supply chain operations. The state government advises citizens to maintain normal consumption patterns and ignore unverified reports regarding fuel shortages.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Supply Status and Monitoring**
* Essential petroleum products, including Petrol (MS), Diesel (HSD), and LPG, remain available through all supply channels.
* Public Sector OMCs, including Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum, report that the supply position is stable and adequate.
* The fuel supply chain, encompassing installations, depots, and retail outlets, is operating without disruption.
* Stocks are under continuous monitoring with replenishment activities progressing smoothly at all locations.
**Demand Trends**
* OMCs observed a sharp increase in demand for Petrol and Diesel at retail outlets during May 2026.
* Sales in the first fortnight of May 2026 grew by 19.66% for Diesel and 20.39% for Petrol.
* A specific peak was recorded on May 18, 2026, with Diesel sales increasing by 49% and Petrol sales by 34%.
**Operational Coordination**
* Domestic LPG supplies are being prioritized to ensure uninterrupted delivery to consumers.
* The Oil Industry is maintaining close coordination regarding logistics, stock movement, and retail operations.
* The State Level Coordinator (Oil Industry) has officially assured the public of sufficient stock levels.
**Impact Analysis**
**Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (IOCL, BPCL, HPCL)**
**Impact**
These companies are managing a substantial and sudden spike in demand while ensuring that logistics and replenishment activities keep pace with consumption.
**Action Required**
Maintain continuous monitoring of fuel stocks and coordinate closely on logistics to ensure seamless availability and prioritize LPG deliveries.
**General Public and Consumers**
**Impact**
Consumers have access to normal supplies of fuel and LPG but may be influenced by rumors leading to panic buying.
**Action Required**
Citizens must avoid hoarding or panic buying, maintain normal consumption patterns, and rely exclusively on official communications from OMCs for verified information.
Key Entities Referenced
Maharashtra: The specific state where the availability and supply of essential petroleum products are being monitored and ensured.
Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies: Collective group including Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited responsible for fuel supply.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas: The central government ministry overseeing the fuel supply situation and coordinating with oil companies.
State Level Coordinator (Oil Industry), Maharashtra: The key official responsible for coordinating the oil industry's logistics and supply operations within the state.
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.
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