India, March 23 -- India has significantly diversified its energy import sources in recent years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the Parliament on Monday, noting that the country now procures crude oil, LPG and PNG from 41 nations.

The remarks were made during his address to the Lok Sabha in the ongoing budget session, where he outlined India's stance on the escalating conflict in West Asia, saying, "Previously, India used to import energy from 27 countries, now the figure has risen to 41. Continuous efforts are on to ensure petrol, diesel supply is smooth across India."

Modi's statement came after the government reviewed the impact of the crisis on the economy, supply chains and essential commodities, and discussed measures to minim...