India says it is sourcing energy supplies from multiple countries, including Russia, while stepping up efforts to safeguard domestic availability amid disruptions in global shipping routes and concerns over LPG supply.
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi remains focused on ensuring energy security through diversified sourcing, even as logistical challenges linked to tensions in West Asia affect supply chains. “Energy shipping routes have been impacted, which is a matter of concern,” he said, adding the government is closely monitoring the situation through regular inter-ministerial coordination, including daily briefings by the Petroleum Ministry.
Highlighting priorities, Jaiswal said domestic LPG consumption is being given precedence in view of supply constraints. “Supply of LPG is a concern at the moment. Therefore, we are prioritising domestic consumers first. Their needs will be taken care of before addressing requirements of commercial establishments,” he said. He added that recent arrivals of LPG tankers have provided some relief and that authorities are working to augment supplies by tapping additional global sources. “We are trying to diversify our sources and looking for LPG supplies from other parts of the world. We are working continuously to secure our energy needs,” he said.
On reports about specific oil shipments, Jaiswal downplayed concerns, saying India’s procurement strategy is broad-based: “We buy oil from across the world. It is normal for tankers to arrive from different regions. We have diversified options, and this will continue.” He reiterated, “We are buying from various sources, including Russia. There are several vessels that dock regularly—it is a continuous process.”
As one of the world’s largest importers of crude oil and LPG, India has been recalibrating its sourcing strategy to mitigate risks from volatile global markets and maritime disruptions. Officials say diversification of suppliers, coupled with prioritisation of domestic demand, remains central to India’s approach to ensure uninterrupted availability.
