Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, addressed concerns regarding fuel availability during a recent interview with NDTV. Puri explicitly denied that there is any shortage of LPG or fuel across the country, asserting that India's network of 1.07 lakh retail petrol pumps remains fully operational and adequately stocked.

The Minister’s comments were directed at recent reports and social media discussions that suggested a potential dry-out of fuel supplies. By labeling these reports as "false rumors," Puri sought to reassure the public that the distribution network is functioning normally and that consumers should not be concerned about supply disruptions. The government maintains that the supply chain is robust and that there is no factual basis for the claims of a fuel shortage currently circulating in some sectors. While the Minister provided a definitive denial, the coverage did not detail the specific origins of the rumors or provide data on current inventory levels at individual distribution centers.