The Prime Minister is expected to stress coordinated action under a “Team India” approach, emphasising close cooperation between the Centre and states. Discussions are likely to include contingency planning and maintaining internal stability amid ongoing global uncertainty. States currently under elections will not take part due to the Model Code of Conduct, but a separate interaction with their Chief Secretaries will be conducted to ensure continuity in planning.
The meeting gains importance as concerns rise over LPG availability in India, largely due to disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz situation. While India has not been directly blocked, the broader crisis has created apprehension about future supply challenges.
The government, however, has reassured citizens that there is no immediate shortage. According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the country currently has around 60 days of fuel availability, with crude shipments already secured for the near term. Public sector oil companies have arranged imports in advance, and India continues to source crude from more than 40 countries, reducing dependence on any single route.
Officials also noted that domestic refineries are operating at high capacity, ensuring steady fuel supply nationwide. India’s total storage capacity can cover approximately 74 days of consumption, with existing reserves close to 60 days, including strategic petroleum reserves. Authorities emphasised that supplies remain stable and additional procurement plans are already underway.
Earlier, Modi had warned that the ongoing crisis in West Asia is putting pressure on the global economy and could have long-term effects. He pointed out that disruptions in trade routes have impacted supplies of petrol, diesel, natural gas, and fertilisers, with India also experiencing the strain.
He underlined that the situation is being closely monitored and that necessary steps are being taken to minimise its impact. At the same time, he urged citizens to remain patient and disciplined, describing the crisis as unprecedented and requiring unconventional responses.
The Prime Minister also called on state governments to act firmly against hoarding and black marketing of essential goods, while stressing the need to protect vulnerable sections of society through a coordinated national response similar to efforts seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
