India, March 24 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told the Rajya Sabha that the ongoing conflict in West Asia has triggered a serious global energy crisis and disrupted key trade routes, with direct implications for India's economy and supply chains.

Speaking in the Upper House, PM Modi said the crisis has affected the movement of goods and led to uncertainty in the supply of essential commodities such as petrol, diesel, gas and fertilisers.

"This situation is a matter of concern for India as well," he said, noting that the war has already begun to impact commercial shipping lanes.

PM Modi described as "unacceptable" any attempt by Iran to block maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oi...