India May Double LPG Imports From US To Reduce Gulf Dependence, Strengthen Energy Security

Prime Minister Narendra Modi credited the Centre’s "India First" policy, timely decision-making, and diplomatic outreach for helping India avoid fuel shortages during the recent global energy crisis. He stated that India successfully protected its energy security while other nations struggled with supply disruptions. Modi emphasized that India's diplomacy ensured national interest was prioritized, leading to effective management of the situation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed Indians for standing united amid an energy crisis triggered by the war between Iran and the United States. He said that citizens defeated attempts to spread fear and rumours, adding that the government worked to protect the country from the ripple effects of the deadly conflict. In a post on X, PM Modi thanked fellow countrymen for fighting what he described as one of the most challenging global energy crises in recent history. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that balanced and proactive diplomacy, coupled with effective strategy and resource management, enabled India to tackle the crisis arising from the West Asia war and mitigate its adverse impact on the country’s people and economy. Addressing a public meeting at Pachpadra after inaugurating the first Greenfield oil refinery and other ultra-mega projects, the Prime Minister asserted: “The West Asia war has triggered the most severe energy crisis of the 21st century. However, the strategy, steps India successfully navigated one of the biggest global energy crises of the 21st century through proactive policies, diversified fuel sourcing and strong diplomatic engagement, while imposing only a “minimal burden” on citizens even as several major countries struggled, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday. Some forces were busy spreading fear and playing political games, but “they must be wallowing in the depths of despair today”, Modi said at a public meeting, asserting that India’s handling of the situation would