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India Diversifies Energy Sources, Eyes Russia Amid Global Disruptions: MEA

Indian LPG vessel Shivalik arrives at LPG terminal Mundra Port. 2026. (Mundra Port via AP)

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News18•19-03-2026, 18:02

India Diversifies Energy Sources, Eyes Russia Amid Global Disruptions: MEA

•India's MEA confirms diversified energy procurement, ready to source crude and LPG from any market, including Russia.
•Strategy aims to ensure uninterrupted supplies amidst West Asia tensions threatening shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz.
•Petroleum Ministry reports adequate crude supply, refineries at full capacity, and normal functioning of petrol pumps.
•Commercial LPG users encouraged to shift to PNG with incentives; measures against hoarding and black marketing intensified.
•States asked to allocate 10% additional commercial LPG for PNG expansion; consumers advised against panic buying.

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