The Indian government has rejected rumors of an automobile fuel shortage that led to panic buying in various regions. The Ministry of Petroleum assured that adequate stocks of petrol and diesel are available at all petrol stations, and retail prices for these fuels remain unchanged. The ministry emphasized that all refineries are operating at high capacity and that there are sufficient crude inventories. While cooking gas supplies have been strained due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, household demand is being prioritized, and no shortages have been reported. The government also noted that a tanker carrying 46,313 tonnes of cooking gas is expected to arrive at Visakhapatnam port on May 13. Additionally, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and its allies announced a modest increase in crude oil output, though global supplies remain disrupted due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.