India Ensures Stable Fuel Supply with Expanded Production and Import Routes

India Secures LPG and LNG Supplies Through Alternative Routes Amid West Asia Crisis​

Government Moves to Safeguard Domestic Fuel Availability​

New Delhi, March 11: India has secured supplies of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) through alternative routes following reports of potential shortages triggered by the ongoing crisis in West Asia. Government officials confirmed that shipments sourced from alternate locations are expected to arrive in the country soon, helping stabilize domestic fuel availability.

The move comes as authorities work to ensure uninterrupted access to essential cooking fuels for households while global energy markets remain volatile.

Domestic LPG Production Increased by 10 Percent​

In addition to diversifying import sources, Indian refiners have increased domestic LPG production by 10 percent after the government directed oil companies to maximize cooking gas output.

Reliance Industries Ltd will also ramp up LPG production at its Jamnagar oil refining complex to support domestic supply. The company stated that it is taking steps to boost production at the facility, which is the world’s largest integrated refining hub.

The company said its teams are working continuously to optimize refinery operations and increase LPG output to ensure stable and reliable supplies to the domestic market.

KG-D6 Gas to Support Priority Sectors​

Natural gas produced from the KG-D6 Basin will also be diverted to support supply for priority sectors in line with government guidelines and national energy priorities. The move is intended to strengthen domestic fuel availability during the current geopolitical uncertainties affecting global energy markets.

India Diversifying Energy Import Sources​

Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India is securing its energy needs by diversifying import sources beyond West Asia as geopolitical tensions rise in the region.

He said the country continues to receive energy imports through different supply routes, ensuring stability in fuel availability despite the ongoing conflict.

Stable Supplies for Households and Industries​

According to the minister, the government has taken several measures to ensure uninterrupted fuel supplies for households and key sectors.

Domestic consumers continue to receive full supplies of compressed natural gas and piped natural gas, while industries are currently receiving around 70 to 80 percent of their gas requirements despite the challenges created by the regional conflict.

Puri reiterated that the government remains committed to ensuring uninterrupted access to affordable energy for households across the country.