Parliament Question: Disruption in supply of Petrol, Diesel and CNG

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6432 TO BE ANSWERED ON 02NDAPRIL, 2026 DISRUPTION IN SUPPLY OF PETROL, DIESEL AND CNG 6432. THIRU THANGA TAMILSELVAN: पे(cid:282)ो(cid:871)लयम और (cid:292)ाकृ(cid:467)तक गैस मं(cid:287)ी Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: (a) whether the Union Government is aware that the supply of Petrol, Diesel and CNG has been reduced or totally stopped in some parts of the country, leading to closure of many petrol bunks/pumps due to non-availability of regular fuel supply and if so, the details thereof; (b) the reasons for the short supply of Petrol, Diesel and CNG across the country; and (c) the time by which the supply of Petrol, Diesel and CNG is likely to be restored across the country, particularly in Tamil Nadu? ANSWER पे(cid:282)ो(cid:871)लयम और (cid:292)ाकृ(cid:467)तक गैस मं(cid:287)ालय म(cid:581) रा(cid:207)यमं(cid:287)ी ((cid:302)ी सुरेश गोपी) MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI SURESH GOPI) (a) No, Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have informed that they have not reduced the supply of Petrol and Diesel anywhere in the country including Tamil Nadu. Also, Government has notified the Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026 dated 09.03.2026 under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 to regulate the production, allocation and distribution of natural gas to ensure its equitable availability across sectors. Under this framework, natural gas supplies are being prioritised for critical sectors such as domestic PNG, CNG for transport and LPG production, which are being maintained up to 100% of their average past six months’ consumption, subject to availability, thereby safeguarding household and essential requirements. (b) and (c) Does not arise. *****