Sudha Murty on Fuel Prices: "India Didn't Start the War"; Puri Assures Stable Supply
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Moneycontrol•17-03-2026, 09:26
Sudha Murty on Fuel Prices: "India Didn't Start the War"; Puri Assures Stable Supply
•Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty linked rising fuel prices to global developments, stating "India didn't start the war" and urging public understanding.
•She highlighted geopolitical tensions, including damaged pipelines in Iran and the West Asia conflict, as key drivers of the global energy crisis.
•Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri addressed the Lok Sabha, acknowledging an unprecedented global energy disruption, including the Strait of Hormuz closure.
•Puri assured that domestic supply remains protected, delivery cycles are unchanged, and essential sectors like hospitals and homes are prioritized.
•Government maintains domestic supply chains are intact and essential fuel availability is safeguarded despite global pressures.
