Chitradurga, May 3 -- union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Sunday asserted that fuel distribution across India remains stable despite mounting pressure on global energy markets due to escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia and a sharp rise in crude oil prices.

Addressing reporters here, Joshi said the union government was closely monitoring the evolving global situation and had taken steps to ensure uninterrupted fuel availability across the country. He maintained that India's fuel supply network continued to function smoothly even as international markets witnessed volatility following disruptions in global energy supply chains.

"The rise in gas prices is linked to developments in the international market a...