Goa, 22 May 2026

 

Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited continue coordinated operations and logistics management across the country to ensure uninterrupted availability of Petrol (MS), Diesel (HSD) and LPG amid a surge in fuel demand in several regions, including Goa.

According to data for the period from May 1 to 21, 2026, Goa recorded a significant rise in diesel retail sales. The State registered consumption of 18,697 KL of High-Speed Diesel (HSD) compared to 16,353 KL during the corresponding period last year, reflecting a growth of 14.3 percent.

The increase in fuel demand is attributed to multiple factors, including seasonal tilling and harvesting activities in rural agricultural areas. In addition, price differences between suppliers have led to a shift of customers towards Public Sector Retail Outlets. Migration of institutional and commercial consumers to retail fuel outlets has also contributed to the higher demand.

Public Sector OMCs are maintaining uninterrupted fuel supplies through their extensive nationwide infrastructure comprising terminals, depots, pipelines, LPG bottling plants and retail outlets. Supply teams, transport networks, terminal operations and select retail outlets are functioning round the clock to ensure seamless movement and timely replenishment of petroleum products across markets.

The OMCs are also working in close coordination with State administrations to maintain smooth and efficient fuel distribution.

The Oil Industry has reassured consumers that adequate stocks of Petrol, Diesel and LPG are available across the country and all necessary measures are being taken to ensure uninterrupted supplies.

Citizens have been advised to continue normal purchasing behavior and avoid panic buying. Consumers are also urged to rely only on official communications issued by authorised agencies and Oil Marketing Companies for accurate information regarding fuel availability.

 

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(Source- SLC, Goa) | PIB Panaji | Ambadas Yadav/Darshana Rane

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