US EditionWest Asia Conflict: PM Narendra Modi Chairs Meeting to Review Energy, Fertiliser Supply
- On Sunday, March 22, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting in New Delhi with senior ministers to review petroleum, power and fertiliser sectors, focusing on uninterrupted supply and stable logistics.
- The West Asia conflict began on February 28, with Iran controlling the Strait of Hormuz, which transports 20 per cent of the world's energy, and very few ships have crossed since.
- Modi said 'Continuous efforts are also underway to determine how we can overcome the disruptions that have occurred in the supply chain' and has spoken by phone with leaders from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, France, Malaysia, Israel and Iran.
- Immediate effects include severe disruptions to energy supply to many countries, including India, as very few ships have been allowed to cross since the conflict began.
- The government is continuously monitoring global developments as Iran has retaliated by attacking Israel and Gulf neighbours, prioritizing protection of consumers and industry.
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PM Modi's Big Meet With Senior Ministers Over Fuel Amid Middle East Conflict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reviewed with senior ministers the situation related to crude, gas and other petroleum products, and power and fertiliser sectors in view of the evolving West Asia situation.
West Asia Conflict: PM Narendra Modi chairs meeting to review energy, fertiliser supply
Prime Minister Modi reviewed the crude, gas, and petroleum sectors with senior ministers to address the West Asia situation, focusing on supply stability and distribution efficiency. Key ministers in attendance included Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, and Nirmala Sitharaman.
The government is on high alert amid the Middle East crisis. A high-level meeting at the Prime Minister's residence reviewed the energy, petroleum, power, and fertilizer sectors. The situation is being closely monitored to ensure energy security and maintain supply chains in the country.
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