New Delhi, March 29 -- The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MPNG) today said the government is "maintaining continuous oversight" and undertaking appropriate measures to ensure stability across key sectors amid the war in West Asia.

The ministry in its release on 29 March said focus is "on sustaining uninterrupted energy supplies, safeguarding maritime operations, and extending necessary assistance to Indian nationals in the region".

The government stated that proactive measures have been undertaken to main uninterrupted petroleum and liquified petroleum gas (LPG) across the country. As per the ministry:

"The government is making all efforts to ensure availability of petrol, diesel and LPG. Avoid panic purchase of Petrol, diesel ...