As the geopolitical situation in West Asia escalates following the US-Israel conflict with Iran, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a crucial high-level meeting on Sunday, March 22, 2026. The meeting aimed to safeguard India’s energy security and ensure that the domestic market remains insulated from the global supply chain disruptions caused by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Key Outcomes of the Meeting:

• Ensuring Uninterrupted Supply: The PM directed senior ministers, including Hardeep Singh Puri, to ensure that petrol, diesel, and LPG stocks remain adequate across the country.
• Alternative Sourcing: With 85-90% of LPG and a significant portion of crude passing through Hormuz, the government is looking at fast-tracking alternative shipping routes and diversifying imports from Russia and Africa.
• Monitoring Price Volatility: While Brent crude has hovered near $110, the government has decided to hold retail prices of regular petrol and diesel steady for now to protect consumers from inflation.
• Fertilizer & Power Readiness: Special emphasis was laid on ensuring gas supply to fertilizer units to prevent any crisis for farmers during the upcoming Kharif season.

Message to Citizens: The government has urged citizens not to panic-book LPG cylinders as domestic supply remains protected. With state-run OMCs (Oil Marketing Companies) operating at full capacity and strategic reserves in place, the Prime Minister assured that India is prepared to handle a prolonged crisis in the Middle East.