2 min readUpdated: Mar 27, 2026 04:55 PM ISTFadnavis also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reducing the excise duties on petrol and diesel, saying the decision will bring a huge relief to people. (Image: @CMOMaharashtra/X)Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Friday there is enough stock of petrol, diesel and cooking gas, and urged people not to hoard fuel as it would lead to unnecessary artificial storage.Speaking to media persons in Mumbai, Fadnavis said, “Don’t believe in rumours of fuel scarcity. It is my ardent appeal to people not to queue up in petrol pumps”.“There will be no lockdown in India… All those trying to build a fake narrative should refrain from doing so. If anybody continues to spread rumours about the lockdown, they will be dealt with firmly,” he added.The chief minister said that the supply of LPG cylinders for commercial use has been restored to 40 per cent from 20 per cent, and gradually it will be increased to 50 per cent. “This will help commercial establishments normalise the situation and bring huge relief”.Fadnavis also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reducing the excise duties on petrol and diesel, saying the decision will bring a huge relief to people.“The Centre is taking all necessary measures to address the concerns arising due to the West Asia conflict that led to an escalation in international crude prices.”On Friday, the Union Government reduced special additional excise duties on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre each, bringing the Centre-imposed taxes down to Rs 3 per litre of petrol and to zero for diesel.Story continues below this adThe CM said the difference will largely be borne by the Centre, giving huge relief to consumers.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt Ltd