Energy Security Archives - National Times

14 Apr

PM Modi and President Trump discuss West Asia crisis and Strait of Hormuz security

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, Energy Security, Narendra Modi, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia Conflict

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a high-stakes 40-minute telephonic conversation on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, to address the escalating geopolitical crisis in West Asia. The primary focus of the dialogue was the security of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime chokepoint that has recently been subjected to blockades. Both leaders underscored the critical importance of ensuring the strait remains open and secure to prevent a collapse of global energy supply chains. The conversation is particularly significant for India, which relies on the Gulf region for nearly 60 per cent of…

22 Mar

PM Modi Chairs Emergency Review of Energy Security Amid Escalating West Asia Crisis

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaEnergy Security, Essential Commodities Act, LPG shortage, PM Modi, Qatar refinery strike, West Asia Conflict

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on Sunday, March 22, 2026, to assess India’s energy preparedness as the conflict in West Asia enters a critical fourth week. The session was attended by top Cabinet officials, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. The primary objective of the review was to ensure an uninterrupted supply of crude oil and natural gas while maintaining stable logistics and efficient distribution across the country amidst growing regional instability. The meeting comes in the wake of a…

11 Mar

War in West Asia Sparks LPG Crisis — Restaurants Across India Face Shutdowns

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCommercial Gas, Energy Security, India Restaurants, LPG Crisis, West Asia War

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India’s food service and hospitality sector is facing a rapidly escalating crisis as shortages of commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) intensify. Restaurants, hotels, mess kitchens, and food outlets across the country are struggling to operate amid disruptions in global energy supplies caused by the ongoing war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The conflict has severely disrupted shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial chokepoint for global oil and LPG exports. Since a significant portion of India’s LPG imports passes through this corridor, the disruption has directly impacted fuel availability in the country.…

03 Mar

India’s Energy Shield: Six to Eight Weeks of Fuel Buffer Amid West Asia Conflict

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness, Indiacrude oil imports, Energy Security, inflation, Strategic Petroleum Reserves, West Asia Conflict

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India holds sufficient crude oil and fuel inventories to meet domestic demand for six to eight weeks, providing a critical cushion against short-term supply disruptions caused by escalating military conflict in West Asia. High-level government sources confirmed that the country is well-prepared to navigate the crisis triggered by joint U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian facilities, which has effectively halted tanker movements through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has established a 24x7 control room to monitor the situation "on a daily and hourly basis." While approximately 50 per cent…