LPG supply crisis: PM Modi holds high-level meeting with Hardeep Singh Puri and Jaishankar to review situation
Discussions focus on managing a possible shortage of LPG following disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel and US
PTC Web Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a high-level meeting with Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to review India’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply situation amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
The discussions focused on managing a possible shortage of LPG following disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States.
Officials said the government has initiated a contingency strategy aimed at protecting domestic consumers from the potential fallout of the geopolitical crisis. The situation intensified after shipping movement through the Strait of Hormuz was disrupted following military exchanges and retaliatory actions in the region.
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial energy corridor for India, which imports nearly 62 per cent of its total LPG requirement from global markets. Any disruption along this route can significantly affect fuel supplies.
Oil marketing companies have begun taking steps to stabilise the domestic supply chain by ramping up LPG production and managing distribution priorities.
In a statement, Indian Oil Corporation said the government has decided that household consumers and essential services will receive priority in LPG supply. Critical sectors such as hospitals and educational institutions will also be ensured uninterrupted access to the fuel.
For other commercial or non-domestic users, LPG allocation requests will now be assessed by a dedicated panel formed by the country’s three major oil marketing companies. The committee includes senior executives K Sailendra from Indian Oil Corporation, T V Pandiyan from Bharat Petroleum Corporation and Dhruv Kapil from Hindustan Petroleum Corporation.
The committee will review applications from industries and institutions that require LPG for essential operations. Authorities said such requests can be submitted through designated email channels and will be evaluated based on urgency, necessity and fuel availability.
Officials cautioned that many non-domestic sectors depend largely on imported LPG, and with global supply chains under pressure, it may not be possible to approve every request. Allocation decisions will therefore be made after carefully assessing available stock and the critical nature of the demand.