Lockdown in the country again? Union Minister rejects propaganda; Center says no need to worry about fuel supply

The Center has rejected rumors that it will go into a lockdown like during the Covid period. Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Puri has rejected rumors that the country will face a fuel shortage following the West Asian conflict and will then go into a lockdown.

The Center's explanation is that there is no situation in the country to go into a lockdown. The rumors are baseless and wrong

Meanwhile, the Central government has cut and reduced fuel taxes in the country. Excise tax on petrol and diesel has been reduced. Petrol has been reduced from Rs 13 per liter to Rs 3. With this, there will be a reduction of Rs 10 in petrol tax. The existing tax of Rs 10 per liter on diesel has been completely removed. Hardeep Puri said that it is being circulated. Hardeep Puri clarified that there is no need to consider a lockdown and that we should remain calm and united in times like these.