**Summary: Uninterrupted Fuel Supply by PSU OMCs in Goa**
**Overview**
On May 27, 2026, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, through the Press Information Bureau (PIB) Mumbai, announced that Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) are maintaining a consistent supply of Petrol (MS), Diesel (HSD), and LPG across Goa. Despite global uncertainties and rising demand, OMCs have implemented robust logistics coordination and 24/7 operational preparedness to ensure smooth distribution in urban, rural, and industrial sectors.
**Key Metrics and Data Points**
* **Petrol Retail Sales:** Increased by 7% in May 2026 compared to the same period in the previous year.
* **Diesel Retail Sales:** Recorded a 10% growth in May 2026 year-over-year.
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**Drivers of Increased Demand**
The surge in fuel demand in Goa is attributed to two primary factors:
1. **Competitive Pricing:** A shift of commercial and institutional consumers toward PSU retail outlets.
2. **Agriculture:** Seasonal agricultural activities contributing to higher consumption.
**Operational Assurance and Public Advisory**
OMCs have confirmed that adequate stocks of fuel are available both in Goa and across India. Measures are in place to provide hassle-free supplies to transporters, farmers, industries, and the general public. Authorities advise citizens to maintain normal purchasing habits, avoid panic buying, and rely exclusively on official government and OMC communications for information on fuel availability.
**Contact and Source Information**
* **Sources:** State Level Coordinator (SLC), Goa; PIB Panaji; Ambadas Yadav; Priti Malandkar.
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Key Entities Referenced
Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs): Entities responsible for ensuring uninterrupted supplies and logistical coordination of Petrol, Diesel, and LPG.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas: The central government ministry overseeing the fuel supply operations and distribution infrastructure.
Goa: The state where the fuel supply measures are being implemented and where a significant surge in petrol and diesel demand has been recorded.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
When the World Shifts, India Keeps Moving: PSU
OMCs Ensure Uninterrupted Fuel Supply Across
Goa
Petrol Sales Up by 7%, Diesel by 10% Amid Rising Demand
Posted On: 27 MAY 2026 8:44PM by PIB Mumbai
Goa: 27 May 2026
Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) continue to maintain uninterrupted supplies of Petrol
(MS), Diesel (HSD) and LPG across Goa through robust logistics coordination and round-the-clock
operational preparedness.
Amid rising demand and evolving global uncertainties, PSU OMCs remain committed to ensuring smooth
fuel distribution across urban, rural and industrial areas. Petrol retail sales in Goa have increased by 7
percent, while Diesel sales have recorded a 10 percent growth during May 2026 compared to the same
period last year.
The demand surge is attributed to the shift of institutional and commercial consumers towards PSU retail
outlets due to competitive pricing, along with seasonal agricultural activities.
OMCs have assured that adequate stocks of Petrol, Diesel and LPG are available across Goa and the
country. Necessary measures are being taken to ensure continuous and hassle-free fuel supplies for
citizens, transporters, farmers and industries.
Citizens are advised to continue normal purchasing behaviour and avoid panic buying. Consumers are also
requested to rely only on official communications issued by authorised Oil Marketing Companies and
government agencies for authentic information regarding fuel availability.
Source -SLC, Goa | PIB Panaji | Ambadas Yadav/ Priti Malandkar
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