Assam Assures Surplus Fuel Amid Panic Buying, Warns Against Loose Sales

• Assam government confirms surplus petrol and diesel despite ongoing panic buying across the state.
• Only 27% of fuel produced in Assam's four refineries is consumed locally, leaving a 73% surplus.
• Monthly average surplus stands at 105,000 metric tonnes of petrol and 311,000 metric tonnes of diesel.
• Authorities warn of penal action, including criminal cases under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), for buying fuel in loose containers.
• Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) has instructed all retail outlets to strictly prohibit dispensing fuel in loose containers.