India Launches 'Mission Urea' Amidst US-Iran Conflict to Prevent Fertilizer Shortage

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India launches 'Mission Urea' amid US-Iran conflict to avert fertilizer shortage

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News18•13-03-2026, 10:23

India launches 'Mission Urea' amid US-Iran conflict to avert fertilizer shortage

•US-Iran conflict disrupts LNG supply, threatening India's urea production ahead of the Kharif season.
•India, the world's largest urea importer, requested China to ease export restrictions and release new quotas for 2026.
•To ensure supply, India plans a large global urea import tender by early April and explores alternative sources like Russia, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Egypt.
•India imported 9.8 million tons of urea in the current financial year; an additional 1.7 million tons are expected in the next three months.
•Qatar's LNG supply cut due to Middle East attacks has reduced gas to Indian fertilizer plants to 70%, prompting government vigilance.

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