The government said India’s fuel supplies remain stable despite the ongoing tensions in West Asia, with all refineries operating at full capacity and maintaining adequate crude inventories.
Speaking at an inter-ministerial briefing on the developments in West Asia, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas Sujata Sharma said domestic PNG and CNG supplies are being maintained without any cuts for around 1.5 crore PNG consumers. She added that about 50 lakh LPG cylinders are being delivered daily, while domestic LPG production has increased by around 30%.
The government also cautioned against panic buying and said strict action is being taken against hoarding and black marketing. Meanwhile, India has highlighted to Iran the importance of ensuring uninterrupted transit of energy and goods amid the evolving situation in West Asia. Port operations across the country remain stable, with measures in place to support shipping and trade.