New Delhi, March 26 -- In a high-level inter-ministerial briefing at the National Media Centre, officials from the Ministries of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Ports, Shipping and Waterways, and External Affairs presented a comprehensive update on the evolving West Asia situation, detailing measures to ensure energy security, maritime stability and protection of Indian nationals amid disruptions linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas stated that all refineries are operating at high capacity with adequate crude inventories, ensuring sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel nationwide. Retail outlets across the country are functioning normally, although panic buying triggered by rumours led to un...