India well-stocked on fuel, agri commodities: Govt reassures energy supply amid West Asia tensions
The Indian government has reassured citizens that there is no shortage of fuel, fertilizers, or other essential commodities amid tensions in West Asia. The government has taken steps to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply and stable prices of key commodities, including cutting excise duties on petrol and diesel.
India's refineries are operating at high capacity with adequate crude inventories, ensuring uninterrupted fuel supply. The government has also ensured comfortable seed availability for the upcoming Kharif season and surplus fertilizers. Prices of key agri-commodities are stable and being closely monitored. The government has cut excise duties on petrol and diesel and imposed export levies to ensure domestic availability. LPG consumers have not seen a price increase, and the government has capped the increase in aviation turbine fuel prices for domestic carriers. The situation in the Persian Gulf remains stable, with all Indian seafarers in the region safe.
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