New Delhi, April 4 -- From April 6, gas supply to fertilizer plants will be increased to about 90 per cent of their average consumption over the past six months, as the Government of India steps up efforts to maintain stability across key sectors amid the evolving situation in West Asia.
In a comprehensive update, the government said it continues to take coordinated measures to ensure uninterrupted energy supplies, smooth maritime operations, and the safety of Indian nationals in the region, even as geopolitical tensions impact global energy flows, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
The government said natural gas supply to urea plants is currently steady at 70-75 per cent of their six-month average consumption and will be enh...