New Delhi: Union Minister Piyush Goyal has assured that India is not facing any shortage of fuel despite rising uncertainty in global energy markets caused by the ongoing tensions in West Asia.
Speaking to the media in Tiruchirappalli, the minister said the government is closely monitoring developments and taking necessary measures to ensure uninterrupted fuel availability across the country. He emphasised that authorities remain vigilant as the conflict continues to impact international energy supplies.
Goyal explained that various government departments are constantly reviewing the evolving situation and will provide updates when required. According to him, even though a major conflict is unfolding in the region, India’s energy supply chain remains stable and capable of meeting domestic demand.
To strengthen energy security, the government recently invoked the Essential Commodities Act to stabilise the domestic energy market amid global supply pressures. Following this move, the Petroleum Ministry issued directives asking refineries and petrochemical plants to maximise production of Liquefied Petroleum Gas and redirect certain hydrocarbon streams to increase the availability of cooking gas.
Under the revised distribution plan, households have been given the highest priority for natural gas supplies. The government has committed to ensuring full availability of piped natural gas for homes and Compressed Natural Gas for vehicles.
Other sectors will receive adjusted supplies based on their recent consumption levels. Industries such as tea processing units and several manufacturing sectors connected to the gas grid will receive about 80 percent of their average supply, while fertiliser plants have been allocated around 70 percent of their previous consumption.
Officials also confirmed that the redistribution includes a reduction in natural gas supplies to refineries and petrochemical units so that essential domestic requirements can be prioritised.
These steps come as India faces logistical challenges linked to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime route through which nearly one third of the country’s natural gas imports usually pass. The government is also exploring alternative trade routes and procurement options to maintain steady fuel supplies during the ongoing geopolitical crisis.
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