New Delhi, March 28 -- India's energy security is coming under pressure as the conflict between the United States and Iran disrupts key supply chains across West Asia. With 60% of the country's Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) sourced from the Gulf region, the crisis has prompted authorities to reassess supply strategies to safeguard domestic consumers from price fluctuations and shortage of supplies.

After major facilities in Qatar, India's top supplier, were hit, the government has been forced to prioritise LPG for household consumption and critical sectors to ensure the essential demand is met.

Meanwhile, the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has effectively severed traditional shipping routes, necessitating a complete overhaul ...