New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to chair a high-level meeting on Sunday to review India’s oil and gas supply, petroleum products, power and fertiliser sectors amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

The meeting will bring together senior ministers to assess energy security, crude oil availability, LPG supply and fuel logistics, with a focus on ensuring uninterrupted distribution across the country. Officials said the government is closely monitoring global developments and taking proactive steps to safeguard consumer supply and industrial demand.

The review comes as geopolitical tensions threaten global energy markets and disrupt key shipping routes. India has already initiated measures to stabilise supplies, including diversifying imports and strengthening domestic distribution systems.

In a parallel diplomatic engagement, Modi held talks with Masoud Pezeshkian, discussing regional developments and bilateral cooperation. Both leaders underscored the need for peace, stability and secure trade routes in West Asia. Concerns were also raised over attacks on critical infrastructure, which risk disrupting global supply chains and maritime security.

India has significantly diversified its crude oil and gas imports, reducing dependence on the Gulf region. Nearly 70 per cent of oil imports now come from alternative sources, including the US, Russia and African nations such as Nigeria. The move follows disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy corridor that handles around 20 per cent of the world’s oil and gas shipments.

Amid concerns over LPG supply shortages, the government has increased imports, including sourcing liquefied petroleum gas from the United States, to offset supply disruptions. Officials confirmed that there is currently no supply dry-out at LPG distributorships, while online bookings have surged to 94 per cent, indicating stable consumer access.

Domestic PNG and CNG supply remains uninterrupted, with authorities encouraging consumers to shift from LPG to piped natural gas where feasible to ease pressure on supply chains.

The Centre has also directed states to intensify action against black marketing and hoarding of fuel, with enforcement agencies conducting raids to prevent artificial shortages.

Officials added that crude oil supply and refinery operations remain stable, ensuring the continued availability of petroleum products despite global uncertainties.

IANS