India has arranged fresh supply routes for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) as tensions in West Asia raise fears of disruption in global energy shipments.
Officials said consignments from alternative sources have already been lined up and are expected to reach India soon.
The move comes amid concerns that the conflict in West Asia could disturb fuel supply chains. India depends heavily on the region for oil and gas imports, making supply diversification important during such crises.
Domestic LPG output increased
Alongside securing imports, Indian refiners have stepped up domestic production.
Cooking gas output has gone up by about 10 per cent after the government asked oil companies to maximise LPG production.
Reliance Industries Ltd said its Jamnagar refining complex will push LPG output further. The Jamnagar facility is the world’s largest integrated refining hub.
“At a time when global energy markets are experiencing volatility, ensuring uninterrupted access to essential fuels for Indian households remains a national priority,” the company said.
Reliance added that teams at Jamnagar are working continuously to optimise refinery operations and increase LPG production so supplies to the domestic market remain steady.
“Reliance Industries is taking proactive steps and in line with the Government guidelines, to maximise LPG production from our refining and petrochemicals complexes at Jamnagar — the world’s largest integrated refining hub. Our teams are working around the clock to optimise refinery operations and enhance LPG output so that supplies to the domestic market remain stable and reliable,” said the company.
Gas from the KG-D6 basin will also be diverted to priority sectors in line with government guidelines.
Govt says supplies remain stable
Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India is securing energy supplies by widening its import basket beyond West Asia.
He said the country continues to receive fuel shipments through multiple supply routes despite rising geopolitical tensions.
The government has taken steps to ensure households and essential sectors do not face shortages, he added.
According to Puri, domestic consumers continue to receive full supplies of compressed natural gas (CNG) and piped natural gas (PNG).
Industries are currently getting around 70–80 per cent of their gas requirement, even as global energy markets face uncertainty.
The minister said the government remains committed to maintaining uninterrupted and affordable energy supplies for Indian households.