Jaipur, July 4 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India successfully navigated the global energy crisis triggered by the conflict in West Asia through timely policy decisions, diplomatic outreach and expansion of domestic energy capacity, preventing severe fuel shortages and sharp price hikes faced by several countries.

Addressing a public gathering after inaugurating the Pachpadra Refinery and launching development projects worth about Rs.1.06 lakh crore in Rajasthan's Balotra, PM Modi said India's response to the crisis would be remembered as an "unprecedented" chapter in the country's history.

Describing the West Asia conflict as the biggest energy crisis of the 21st century, the Prime Minister said many nations struggl...