CHENNAI: Banks and oil companies on Friday assured consumers that there was no disruption in their services and ATMs and fuel pumps are well stocked.“IndianOilhas ample fuel stocks across the country and our supply lines are operating smoothly. There is no need for panic buying – fuel and LPG is readily available at all our outlets. Help us serve you better by staying calm and avoiding unnecessary rush.This will keep our supply lines running seamlessly and ensure uninterrupted fuel access for all,” the state-run oil retailer posted on social media. HPCL and BPCL too sent out similar messages.Similarly, lenders including State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Indian Bank and Indian Overseas Bank sought to comfort customers, some of whom were nervous after Pakistan stepped up drone attacks late Thursday.“All our ATMs, CDMs/ADWMs and digital services are fully operational and available for public use,” SBI said on X.Separately, PNB, Indian Bank and Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) have directed their branches to ensure that ATMs are operational round the clock in the northwestern borders of the country.Indian Bank and IOB said they have activated their respective war rooms for prompt response to address any emergencies regarding banking services.When contacted, IOB MD & CEO Ajay Kumar Srivastava told TOI, “We have emphasised to our offices in the states including Punjab, Rajasthan, J&K to ensure that banking services remain unaffected and maintain normalcy. The ATMs are fully loaded.”
