India monitors Middle East situation, prepares for potential impact

India's Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East and taking measures to ensure the country has access to necessary petroleum products, the ministry stated on X.

The Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, together with senior officials and representatives of state-owned companies, reviewed the status of oil, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and other fuel supplies, Caliber.Az reports.

In view of ongoing geopolitical developments in the Middle East, the Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas reviewed the supply situation for crude oil, LPG, and other petroleum products with senior officials from the Ministry and PSUs.

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— Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas #MoPNG (@PetroleumMin) March 2, 2026

“We are continuously monitoring the evolving situation, and all steps will be taken in order to ensure availability and affordability of major petroleum products in the country,” the post read.

By Jeyhun Aghazada