Panaji, March 26 The Goa government on Thursday asserted that there is sufficient stock of petrol and diesel in the state, even as long queues were seen at several fuel stations.
Due to miscommunication and rumors on social media about a short supply of petrol and diesel at retail outlets, there is widespread panic. Vehicle owners have started rushing to the stations, the state civil supplies department said in a statement.
"This crowding and long queue situation creates chaos at the station, thereby creating a law and order situation. The general public are hereby informed that there is sufficient stock of petrol and diesel at oil terminals for supply. Consumers need not panic. There is no disruption in the supply of petrol and diesel," it added.
The department said that the situation is being monitored at every level, adding that the supply of petrol and diesel will be as it was in the past, without any disruption.
The Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Thursday said that the country has about 60 days of fuel stock cover, and that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG.
It dismissed reports of shortages as a "deliberate misinformation campaign" aimed at triggering panic buying, adding that all petrol pumps across the country are adequately stocked and operating normally, with no rationing of petrol or diesel.