India, May 30 -- The Central government has directed state-run oil marketing companies to build Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) reserves sufficient for at least 30 days, as tensions in West Asia continue to threaten global energy supply chains.

According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the directive has been issued to major oil marketing companies including Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to strengthen buffer stocks and ensure uninterrupted fuel availability.

Joint Secretary Sujata Sharma said the government is taking precautionary measures to protect India from potential supply disruptions, including expanding crude oil storage cap...