PM Modi Held Discussions with Ministers Over LPG Concerns Amid Iran War

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held high-level discussions with Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to address the shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) triggered by the escalating conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States.

The government has activated a strategic plan to shield domestic consumers from the impact of the Middle East war.

The current crisis stems from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following military actions involving the US, Israel, and retaliatory strikes by Tehran. This maritime passage is vital for India's energy security, as the country imports 62 per cent of its total LPG requirements.

Specifically , between 85 per cent and 90 per cent of these imports -- sourced from nations such as Saudi Arabia -- pass through the now-blocked strait. While the government is currently scouting for alternate supply sources, the immediate deficit has forced a strict prioritization of available stocks.

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has segmented the distribution as follows:
Domestic Sector (Households): Accounts for 87 per cent of total consumption.
Commercial Sector (Hotels, Restaurants, Industry): Accounts for the remaining 13 per cent.