economy
March 11, 2026
India takes emergency gas supply measures
India has also directed refineries to boost production as the Middle East conflict disrupted supplies through the Strait of Hormuz
TL;DR
- India invoked the Essential Commodities Act (ECA) to ensure adequate domestic cooking gas supplies.
- The ECA grants the government powers to regulate production, storage, and transportation of essential commodities.
- The Middle East conflict has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, impacting India's significant oil and natural gas imports.
- Refineries have been directed to increase LPG production and divert supplies.
- Priority for LPG distribution is given to households, automobiles, fertilizer plants, and industrial consumers.
- Rising energy costs and supply constraints have already impacted hotels and restaurants in major Indian cities.
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