No Plan To Hike Petrol, Diesel Prices Despite Iran War Disruptions: Centre The Indian government has confirmed there are no immediate plans to increase retail fuel prices amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, which have disrupted global energy markets. Officials emphasized that petrol, diesel, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices remain stable, with sufficient domestic fuel availability to meet demand. The statement comes as the government continues to monitor the situation and take measures to minimize disruptions caused by the ongoing crisis in the region. Speaking at an inter-ministerial briefing, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, assured the public that fuel prices will remain unchanged for now. "LPG, petroleum, and diesel are available in sufficient quantities, and prices have not increased, so please do not panic," Sharma said. She highlighted that the government is prioritizing the supply of essential fuels to critical sectors such as hospitals, educational institutions, and industries like pharmaceuticals, steel, seeds, and agriculture to prevent major supply bottlenecks. While commercial LPG supplies have faced partial disruptions due to the crisis, availability has been restored to approximately 70 percent. Sharma noted that the government has ensured 100 percent supply for domestic LPG and piped natural gas (PNG) consumers, as well as for compressed natural gas (CNG) used in transportation. Additionally, the supply of 5-kg free trade LPG cylinders, commonly used by migrant laborers, has nearly doubled to support vulnerable sections of the population. The government’s reassurance follows reports of volatility in global oil markets, driven by uncertainty in West Asia, a key oil-producing region.#indian_government #west_asia #ministry_of_petroleum_and_natural_gas #sujata_sharma #lpg_supply
