State government appeals to avoid rumours of petrol-diesel crisis

Raipur, April 24, 2026/ The Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Protection Department has stated that the state has adequate stocks of petrol and diesel, and supplies are completely normal. There is no shortage. It is noteworthy that in light of the situation in West Asia, the state government is in constant contact with the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, to ensure uninterrupted supply of the state's fuel needs.

Food Department officials stated that the state has adequate stocks of LPG, petrol, and diesel. Weekly supply reviews are being conducted regularly to ensure that consumers do not face any problems. The government has appealed to citizens to ignore any rumors.

Adequate quantities of petrol and diesel are available at the 2,516 petrol pumps operating in the state and at the depots of the three major oil companies. In March 2026, 1.27 lakh kilolitres (126%) were supplied against the state's monthly petrol requirement of 1.01 lakh kilolitres. In April 2026, 1.60 lakh kilolitres of petrol had been received by April 23rd.

Similarly, in March, 3.00 lakh kilolitres (183%) were supplied against the 1.64 lakh kilolitres required, while in April 2026, 1.38 lakh kilolitres of diesel had been supplied by April 23rd. It is clear that supply is being ensured in accordance with demand in the state.

Officials stated that surprise inspections and raids are ongoing in all districts to curb hoarding and black marketing. Control rooms have been established from the state level to the district level. The department's call center (1800-233-3663) is also actively working to address complaints from citizens.

A review meeting was held on April 23, 2026, chaired by the Director of the Food Department, with representatives from the three oil companies. It was revealed that some industrial consumers are purchasing diesel from retail outlets, creating a temporary pressure. In response, the companies have been directed to ensure supply is in line with demand.

Currently, approximately 77,111 kiloliters of petrol is available in the state, equivalent to approximately 22 days' worth. Similarly, 84,295 kiloliters of diesel is available, sufficient for approximately 15 days' consumption. The government has reassured that the state has adequate stocks of petrol and diesel, and supplies remain completely normal.