In March 2023, domestic diesel sales in India saw a significant increase of 8% year-on-year, primarily driven by panic buying amid a global energy crisis linked to the Iran war. This surge in demand coincided with a 7.6% rise in petrol consumption, as motorists flocked to filling stations fearing potential shortages. Conversely, LPG sales fell by 13% due to ongoing supply curbs. Despite these fluctuations, the Indian government and oil companies have reassured the public that refiners are functioning at optimal capacity and that there are sufficient stocks of crude oil, petrol, diesel, and LPG available. For the fiscal year ending March, diesel sales recorded a growth of 3.6%, while petrol demand increased by 6.5%. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) consumption remained stable, with no significant changes noted as several flights were canceled due to the war.