Himanta Biswa Sarma’s BJP government in Assam has issued a warning of strict action on rumors of shortage of LPG and petroleum products. Officials related to the matter have appealed to the people not to believe any such misleading messages or claims. According to the government, some people or anti-social elements may try to create confusion and panic among the people by spreading wrong information, hence citizens have been asked not to believe such rumors nor forward them.
Officials say that the supply of LPG, petrol, diesel and other petroleum products in the country is normal. Talk of any kind of deficiency is completely wrong and misleading. People have been advised to rely only on information from official sources and beware of unconfirmed news spreading on social media or messaging platforms. If any person is found deliberately spreading such rumours, then action will be taken against him as per law.
Strict legal action will be taken against anyone trying to spread rumors about shortages of LPG, POL and other petroleum products.
Citizens are advised not to believe or forward such any misleading claims that may be spread by inimical elements to try and create confusion.…
— Assam Police (@assampolice) March 12, 2026
Oil loaded ship reaches India
Amidst the ongoing war in the Middle East, a big ship carrying crude oil from Saudi Arabia has reached Mumbai safely. This ship has reached India after crossing the Strait of Hormuz, a sensitive sea route of the Gulf, which has brought some relief to the concerns regarding fuel supply. According to the information, the Liberian flagged oil tanker Shenlong (Suezmax) had departed from Saudi Arabia carrying approximately 1,35,335 metric tons of crude oil. This ship is operated by Athens-based company Dynacom Tanker Management. This ship has reached India at a time when there is increased concern about global oil supply due to war and tension in the Middle East. In particular, the Strait of Hormuz is considered the world’s most important oil route, because about 20 percent of the world’s crude oil supply passes through this route.
