Essential Commodities Act

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

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

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…
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LPG Supply Stable, Government Urges Citizens Not to Panic

LPG Supply Stable, Government Urges Citizens Not to Panic

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore) : Amid ongoing geopolitical developments affecting global energy markets, concerns have emerged regarding the availability of petroleum products in India. Authorities have clarified that while supply chains have experienced some impact, there is no shortage of LPG for domestic consumers. According to official information, the slight increase in LPG consumption in recent days is largely attributed to sporadic panic buying. Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have assured the administration that adequate stocks are being maintained to meet the daily demand of households across the country. However, as a precautionary measure, the Government of India has temporarily restricted the…
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