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Scindia Assures No Fuel Shortage Amid West Asia Conflict, Credits Modi Diplomacy

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has assured the public that India will face no shortage of oil, kerosene, or diesel despite global energy disruptions from the West Asia conflict. He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's diplomatic efforts for the opening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, ensuring a continuous energy flow into the country. Officials confirmed two Indian-flagged LPG carriers have safely transited the strait and are en route to India with substantial cargo. Scindia also criticized the Congress party for allegedly politicizing the situation while the government manages the supply.

Key Points: India's Fuel Supply Secure Amid Conflict, Says Scindia

  • Govt assures no fuel shortage
  • Credits PM Modi's diplomacy for Strait of Hormuz access
  • Two LPG carriers en route to India
  • Congress criticized for politicizing issue
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"There will be no shortage of oil, kerosene, or diesel": Jyotiraditya Scindia amid West Asia conflict

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia assures no shortage of oil, diesel, or LPG, crediting PM Modi's diplomacy for securing Strait of Hormuz transit.

"There will be no shortage of oil, kerosene, or diesel": Jyotiraditya Scindia amid West Asia conflict
"The Prime Minister has assured the citizens... there will be no shortage of oil, kerosene, or diesel. - Jyotiraditya Scindia"

Guna, March 14

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday assured that India would not face any shortage of oil, kerosene, or diesel amid the West Asia conflict.

Scindia said the government is taking all possible steps to maintain gas supplies and credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's diplomacy for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz for India, ensuring continuous energy flow.

Speaking to the reporters in Guna, Scindia said, "The Prime Minister has assured the citizens of the country that there will be no shortage of oil, kerosene, or diesel. We are making every possible effort regarding the supply of gas, and due to the success of the Prime Minister's diplomacy, the Strait of Hormuz has been opened for India, ensuring that the country does not face any shortage of oil or gas."

"In addition, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri presented a detailed analysis of the entire situation in Parliament yesterday and confirmed that India has sufficient reserves... At such a time, the Congress party and the Leader of the Opposition are busy baking political bread... The Congress is not concerned about the country," he added.

The shortage of LPG has emerged amid global energy supply disruptions triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

Special Secretary in the Shipping Ministry, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, said two Indian flagged LPG carrying vessels have transited through the Strait of Hormuz and are now on their way to India with approximately 92,700 Metric Tons of LPG.

Sinha informed that the vessels Shivalik and Nanda Devi are now expected on March 16 and 17.

"All Indian seafarers in the Persian Gulf region are safe, and no untoward incidents involving them have been reported over the last 24 hours. There were 24 Indian-flagged vessels in the Persian Gulf, situated to the west of the Strait of Hormuz. Among these, two vessels--the Shivalik and the Nanda Devi, Indian-flagged vessels, both LPG carriers. They safely transited the Strait of Hormuz late last night/early this morning and are now proceeding towards India. These vessels are carrying approximately 92,700 metric tons of LPG; their ports of arrival will be Mundra and Kandla, with expected arrival dates of March 16 and March 17, respectively. Consequently, there are now 22 Indian-flagged vessels remaining in the Persian Gulf, carrying a total of 611 seafarers," the secretary said.

- ANI

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Priya S
Assurance is one thing, but I hope this translates to stable prices at the pump. My monthly budget is already stretched thin. Let's see if the supply actually meets the demand without causing inflation.
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Rohit P
The ships are named Shivalik and Nanda Devi! Feels good to see Indian vessels bringing in essential supplies. Jai Hind! Hope all our sailors remain safe in the Gulf region.
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Sarah B
While the assurance is welcome, the minister's comment about the opposition "baking political bread" was unnecessary. In a democracy, it's the opposition's job to question. We need solutions, not political jibes, during a global crisis.
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Karthik V
My mother in the village was worried about her LPG cylinder. I'll forward this news to her. It's crucial for cooking in so many households. Good that they specified the arrival dates for the ships at Mundra and Kandla.
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Michael C
The Strait of Hormuz is a global chokepoint. Keeping it open for India's energy imports is a significant diplomatic and logistical achievement. This kind of stability is good for the entire region's economy.

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