New Delhi: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas confirmed on Saturday that India’s energy supply chains remain resilient despite the intensifying West Asia crisis. The government has managed to sustain a full supply of domestic LPG, PNG, and CNG for transportation, ensuring that critical infrastructure and households face no disruptions. While global markets have seen significant volatility, officials reported that domestic refineries are operating at peak efficiency, and crude inventories are being maintained at levels sufficient to prevent any “dry-outs” at local distribution centres.
To shield the public from the financial sting of rising global crude prices, a series of strategic fiscal interventions have been implemented, including a ₹10 per litre reduction in excise duty for petrol and diesel. Furthermore, the government has slashed export levies on diesel and aviation fuel to help stabilize the domestic market. Residents have been urged to remain calm and avoid panic purchasing, as the ministry continues to prioritize household LPG deliveries through adjusted booking intervals and the promotion of alternative fuel sources like coal and kerosene where appropriate.
The current regional instability has not slowed the country’s shift toward more sustainable energy solutions, with nearly six lakh new piped natural gas connections established since March 2026. This brings the total number of gasified connections to over 8.6 lakh as the government pushes for a structural transition to cleaner fuels. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways stated that maritime operations are proceeding without incident. More than 2,900 Indian seafarers have been safely repatriated from the conflict zone, and authorities confirmed that no Indian-flagged vessels have encountered trouble in the Gulf over the past 24 hours.
