Indian Oil (IOC) IOC and Bharat Petroleum (BPCL) BPCL said on Friday that the fuel retailers have ample stocks and their supply lines were operating smoothly as the conflict between India and neighbouring Pakistan intensified.

“IndianOil has ample fuel stocks across the country and our supply lines are operating smoothly. There is no need for panic buying—fuel and LPG is readily available at all our outlets,” IOC said in a post on X.

Local media reports said panic buying broke out in parts of Punjab state, particularly in areas near the Pakistan border, where stockpiling was the most intense.

“Our supply chain operations remain robust and efficient, ensuring uninterrupted supplies,” BPCL said in a statement.

Pakistan’s armed forces launched multiple overnight drone and munitions attacks along India’s western border on Thursday night and early Friday, the Indian army said.

Source: Reuters