Amid the ongoing LPG crisis, PM Narendra Modi spoke about the issue in the Lok Sabha. He said that India depends a lot on LPG imports. He also shared about all the steps taken to manage the situation. The problem is originally linked to the West Asia crisis, which is affecting global supply.

India imports about 60% of its LPG needs, which makes it affected by global supply problems. The government is giving priority to domestic LPG supply. It is also working to keep fuel available across the country.

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Government response to manage LPG supply

As per the report of PTI, PM Modi said, "Despite this, our government has made efforts to ensure that the supply of petrol, diesel, and gas is not severely impacted. As we all know, the country imports 60% of its LPG requirement. Due to uncertainty in supply, the government has prioritised domestic LPG consumers. At the same time, domestic production of LPG is also being increased. Continuous efforts have also been made to ensure that the supply of petrol and diesel across the country remains smooth."

PM Modi also said, "The current situation in West Asia is worrisome. This crisis has been going on for more than three weeks, having a very adverse impact on the global economy and on people's lives. The entire world is urging all parties to resolve this crisis as quickly as possible."

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As per reports, two Indian LPG ships, Pine Gas and Jag Vasant, have started sailing from the Persian Gulf. They are expected to cross the Strait of Hormuz soon. Earlier, MT Shivalik and MT Nanda Devi have reached India safely. They carried about 92,712 tonnes of LPG.

The government is continuously monitoring the situation closely and special efforts are made to ensure uninterrupted LPG supply. Even though global tensions remain a key problem right now, India is still working hard to balance imports and domestic production.