Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday chaired a high-level meeting to review India’s preparedness in the petroleum, crude oil, gas, power and fertiliser sectors in view of the rapidly evolving situation in West Asia, following rising tensions linked to the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting focused on ensuring uninterrupted supply of essential energy resources, maintaining stable logistics chains and securing efficient distribution across the country.
#WATCH | Delhi | PM Narendra Modi chairs a high-level meeting to review the situation related to petroleum, crude, gas, power and fertiliser sectors in view of the evolving West Asia situation. pic.twitter.com/SOP5TDzWmc
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Focus On Supply Stability
According to officials, the Prime Minister assessed the availability and movement of petroleum products, natural gas, electricity generation inputs and fertiliser supplies, stressing the need for constant monitoring as the situation in West Asia continues to develop.
#WATCH | Delhi | PM Narendra Modi chairs a high-level meeting to review the situation related to petroleum, crude, gas, power and fertiliser sectors in view of the evolving West Asia situation. pic.twitter.com/SOP5TDzWmc
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The government reviewed contingency plans to deal with any disruption in crude oil shipments, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime route through which a significant share of India’s energy imports passes. Ministries concerned were asked to ensure that supply lines remain stable and that transportation and storage systems function without interruption.
Hormuz Tensions Raise Global Concerns
United States President Donald Trump has warned Iran to fully restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. Trump said Washington could target Iranian power plants if the waterway was not reopened.
Iran responded by warning that any attack on its infrastructure would be met with retaliatory strikes on energy and oil facilities across the region, raising fears of a wider conflict that could affect global markets.
Given India’s heavy dependence on energy imports from the Gulf, the government is closely monitoring developments to ensure that domestic supplies remain secure despite the escalating tensions.
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