Fuel Safety Alert: Ministry warns against loose sales, debunks shortage rumors.

• Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas issues advisory on X against storing fuel in loose containers due to safety risks.
• Petrol pumps warned of strict action for violating safety norms; an outlet in Tamil Nadu suspended after a viral video.
• Ministry confirms adequate fuel availability nationwide, urges citizens not to panic buy based on unverified claims.
• Advisory comes amid West Asia conflict and rumors of fuel shortage, which officials state are unfounded.
• Spike in LPG and petrol/diesel sales noted due to precautionary purchases, not actual supply disruption.