‘Have sufficient availability of diesel petrol in India’:No need for imports, says govt

Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary, India’s Ministry of Petroleum Natural Gas said that there is sufficient stock of diesel and petrol in the country. There is no need to import these fuel types. She added that the government is assessing how many citizens have both PNG and LPG connections. India in discussion with Iran US over Chabahar port: India is in discussion with both Iran and the US over the Chabahar port.
The US sanctions waiver for Iran’s Chabahar port ended on Sunday, 26 April 26, 2026. Ample availability of fertlizers in India Department of Fertilizers’ Aparna Sharma said there is ample availability of fertilizers in India. There is no shortage of manure in the country in the wake of disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict. The government has diversified import sources to ensure an uninterrupted supply. Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary, India’s Ministry of Petroleum Natural Gas admitted India’s energy availability was impacted due to the West Asia conflict. She said that even today, panic buying can be seen at a few gas agencies. Many distributors delivered cylinders on Sundays as well. New PNG connections Sharma said that 5.52 lakh new PNG connections have been provided since March 2026. 19.5 lakh 5 kg cylinders sold To support students and labourers, the manufacturing of 5 kg cylinders has been increased. Only ID proof is required for the procurement of 5 kg cylinders. Total of 19.5 lakh 5 kg cylinders have been sold so far. Randhir Jaishwal, spokesperson, Ministry of External Affairs, said, that on the direction of PM Modi has continued to reach out to the affected countries in the Gulf region. Over 13 lakh passengers travelled to India from Gulf regions Flights continue to operate. Since February 2026, 13.19 lakh passengers have travelled from the Gulf regions to India. Around 105 flights are expected to land in India from UAE on Monday. The Centre also said that Iran’s airspace is partially open for cargo and chartered flights.