Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said India is securing its energy requirements through multiple supply sources and shipping routes, assuring that there is no shortage of natural gas for domestic consumers despite tensions in West Asia.
Speaking during an informal interaction with reporters, Puri said India’s energy imports continue to flow through diversified sources and routes. “India’s energy imports are continuing to flow in from different sources and routes. We have taken steps to ensure that 100 per cent supply of CNG and PNG to domestic consumers is maintained, while other industries continue to receive around 70–80 per cent of their supplies despite the war situation,” the minister said.
He added that the government remains committed to ensuring uninterrupted and affordable energy supply to households. “There is no shortage for domestic consumers and no reason to panic.”
The remarks come amid rising concerns over global energy flows following tensions in West Asia and security risks around the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime route for global oil trade. The narrow waterway handles nearly one-fifth of global oil shipments, and about 40 percent of India’s crude oil imports transit through the route.
Meanwhile, hospitality industry bodies across several states have flagged concerns over the availability of commercial cooking gas and urged the government to ensure uninterrupted supply.
Industry groups including the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI), the Indian Hotel and Restaurant Association (AHAR), the Bengaluru Hotels Association, the Chennai Hotels Association, and the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Odisha (HRAO) said limited availability of commercial LPG cylinders could affect restaurant operations.
Following the complaints, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has constituted a committee to examine supply issues related to commercial LPG.
India meets a significant share of its LPG demand through imports. According to market intelligence firm Kpler, the country imported about 23.3 million tonnes of LPG in 2025, accounting for roughly 60–65 per cent of domestic consumption.
