India, March 10 -- India is currently facing a temporary natural gas shortage after disruptions in global LNG shipments linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. A key global energy route, the Strait of Hormuz, has come under pressure due to the ongoing conflict, affecting energy shipments across the world.

As several international suppliers invoked force majeure clauses and halted deliveries, India experienced supply disruptions, prompting the government to introduce emergency measures to ensure that essential sectors and households continue to receive an uninterrupted fuel supply.

Government Issues Natural Gas Regulation Order To manage the supply crunch, the government issued the Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026 ...