Indian Ministers Address Fuel Concerns Amid West Asia Crisis
Centre trying to avoid inconvenience to people: Mandaviya, Rupala allay fears on fuel situation

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Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Rajkot MP Parshottam Rupala reassured citizens about the fuel situation in India, emphasizing that the government is monitoring developments from the West Asia crisis. They urged the public not to panic or hoard fuel, as measures are in place to ensure supply continuity despite rising demand due to agricultural activities.
- 01Mansukh Mandaviya urged migrant workers to stay where they are and not return home amid the crisis.
- 02Fuel demand in Gujarat rose by 41% from May 1 to May 21 compared to the previous year.
- 03Indian Oil reported increased fuel demand in Union Territories, with 35% in Diu and 21% in Daman.
- 04Rupala mentioned that local officials are assisting stranded tourists due to the fuel crisis.
- 05Public sector Oil Marketing Companies are ensuring adequate stocks of petrol, diesel, and LPG across India.
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Union Minister for Labour and Employment Mansukh Mandaviya and Rajkot MP Parshottam Rupala addressed concerns about the fuel situation in India due to the ongoing crisis in West Asia, particularly the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Mandaviya reassured citizens that the government is actively managing the situation and urged migrant workers not to return home, emphasizing that the government is monitoring developments closely. He appealed to the public to avoid panic buying and hoarding fuel, highlighting that 35-40% of the world's oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz, which is currently affected by Iranian actions and U.S. blockades.
Rupala noted the rising fuel demand in Gujarat, which increased by 41% compared to last year, and mentioned that local officials are assisting tourists stranded due to fuel shortages. He encouraged citizens to use fuel judiciously and rely on public transport as advised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Indian Oil confirmed that public sector Oil Marketing Companies are taking necessary measures to ensure uninterrupted fuel supplies, urging consumers to maintain normal purchasing behavior and rely on official communications for accurate information.
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The rising fuel demand and potential shortages could affect transportation and agricultural activities in Gujarat and surrounding regions.
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