By Admin 
Global Energy Crisis: Amidst the increasing tension in the Middle East, the Indian government is in alert mode regarding energy supply and is taking rapid steps to ensure availability of fuel across the country. The government has directed the states to increase the distribution of commercial LPG cylinders to 70 percent. In this regard, Dr. Nijar Mittal, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has written a letter to the Chief Secretaries of all the states and union territories and informed them about the revised allocation plan.
Under this scheme, it has been proposed to increase the commercial LPG allocation by an additional 20 percent in addition to the existing 50 percent, taking the total allocation to 70 percent, i.e. close to the pre-crisis level.
Center’s instructions to the states
Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri also clarified that steel, automobile, textile and other labour-intensive industries will be given priority, especially in areas where piped gas facilities are not available.
This step of the government has come at a time when recently people have been assured that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel and LPG in the country. The administration has made it clear that the fuel supply system is completely under control and there is no need to panic.
Government statement on fuel
Along with this, the government has appealed to avoid rumours, saying that the availability of domestic LPG is sufficient and the production is also being increased, so that the supply remains smooth in the coming times. It is noteworthy that the fourth week of attacks on Iran by America and Israel is going on, but till now there are no clear signs of the end of this war. Meanwhile, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused huge turmoil in the global energy market.
Its effect is clearly visible in India also. On one hand, the prices of premium petrol have been increased, while on the other hand, the prices of industrial fuel i.e. diesel have also been increased. Apart from this, giving priority to domestic needs, the supply of commercial LPG gas was limited, so that common consumers do not face any kind of problem.
That is, global tensions are directly impacting India’s energy sector, and the government is constantly trying to strike a balance so that the needs of both the common people and industries can be met.
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