Government doing everything to safeguard India’s energy security amid West Asia crisis: PM Modi

Narendra Modi on Thursday said the government is “doing everything possible” to safeguard India’s energy security amid the global fuel crisis triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

Addressing the NXT Summit 2026 in Delhi, the prime minister said his government has worked in a holistic manner to make India more self-reliant in the energy sector, which he said is already leading to significant savings.

“Before 2014, India had negligible storage capacity for strategic petroleum reserves; now we have significant reserves,” he said, according to Press Trust of India.

He added that the government is determined to ensure that Indian citizens do not face difficulties due to wars unfolding in different parts of the world.

PM Modi hits out at those ‘trying to create panic on LPG’

The prime minister also addressed concerns over LPG supply in India, accusing some people of trying to create panic over the issue and “hurting the country”.

Without naming anyone, Modi said such attempts were misleading the public.

“Some people are trying to create panic on LPG. Without making a political point, I will say they are not only exposing themselves before people but hurting the country,” he said.

He also warned that strict action would be taken against those attempting to take advantage of the situation through black-marketing of essential products.

‘Crisis is a test for the entire nation’

Referring to the ongoing tensions involving Iran, the United States and Israel, Modi said such global crises test a nation’s resilience and ability to respond effectively.

He pointed out that the world has already faced multiple disruptions in recent years, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia–Ukraine War.

“We all know that global circumstances can change suddenly. In recent years, we first witnessed the COVID-19 pandemic, then the Russia-Ukraine crisis, and now another major war is unfolding very close to us. This conflict has pushed the entire world into a severe energy crisis. In such difficult times, it becomes crucial how we respond as a country,” Modi said.

“A crisis, in many ways, is a test for the entire nation. With calm and patience, we must deal with these circumstances. By strengthening public trust and raising awareness among people, we must move forward together. In this, everyone has a role to play,” he added.