West Asia Crisis

April 2, 2026 7:12 PM

Govt Pushes PNG Expansion to Ease LPG Demand Amid West Asia Crisis

The government is accelerating the expansion of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections across the country to reduce pressure on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) supplies amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said on Thursday. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in the region, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry, said several measures have been undertaken to promote PNG adoption. She noted that expanding PNG access is a ...

April 1, 2026 9:41 PM

Centre Monitors West Asia Crisis, Says No Shortage of Fuel, Fertilisers or Seeds

The Government of India on Wednesday assured that there is no shortage of fuel, fertilisers, or agricultural inputs in the country, even as it continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in West Asia. During an inter-ministerial media briefing held at the National Media Centre, senior officials from key ministries, including Petroleum and Natural Gas, External Affairs, Agriculture, and Civil Aviation, outlined measures being taken to ensure stability in essential supplies and sa...

March 27, 2026 6:54 PM

No fuel shortage, no lockdown: Govt moves to secure energy supply amid West Asia crisis

The government on Friday dismissed rumours of a possible lockdown and reassured citizens that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG across the country, even as tensions in West Asia continue to disrupt global energy markets. In an inter-ministerial briefing, officials emphasised that supply chains remain fully operational and adequate fuel stocks are being maintained, urging the public to avoid panic buying and not fall prey to misinformation circulating on social media. Amid a sharp...

June 25, 2025 9:28 AM

Fragile ceasefire holding, Trump envoy says peace talks with Iran ‘promising’

The ceasefire brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump between Iran and Israel appeared to be holding on Wednesday a day after both countries signalled that their air war had ended, at least for now. Each side claimed victory on Tuesday after 12 days of war, which the U.S. joined with airstrikes in support of Israel to take out Iran's uranium-enrichment facilities. Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, said late on Tuesday that talks between the United States and Iran were "promising" and t...