Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacks panic-mongers and opposition over LPG supply crisis
On March 12 at the NXT Summit in New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi addressed severe concerns regarding liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) shortages triggered by regional conflicts and warned that "some people" are trying to create panic for their own agenda while exposing themselves before others.
Key Points
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1PM Narendra Modi assured Indians he and his govt are doing all they can minimize war fallout on energy supply.
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2Modi warned against panic, stating some people trying create chaos for their own agenda at the cost of national interest
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3The Prime Minister cautioned that strict action will be taken to tackle black marketing hoarding in LPG sector.
Developments
Perspectives
The Prime Minister assured people that he and his govt are actively fighting an LPG supply crisis sparked by chaos in the Gulf, while warning against panic.
— [Mar 12, 03:54] lpg-supply-crisis-pm-modi-attacks-people-creating-panic-reiterates-india-s-self-reliance-in-energy-sector (Theweek.in)'Some people' were trying to 'create panic and pursue their own agenda'.
— [Mar 12, 03:54] lpg-supply-crisis-pm-modi-attacks-people-creating-panic-reiterates-india-s-self-reliance-in-energy-sector (Theweek.in)'Exposing themselves': PM Modi slams Opposition amid LPG shortage 'panics'.
— [Mar 12, 03:54] World Facing Severe Energy Crisis Due To War India Doing Everything Possible News.abplive.com"Some people trying to create panic": Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday played down the energy crisis in country triggered by ongoing conflict between joint forces of United States and Israel with Iran.
— [Mar 12, 03:54] World Facing Severe Energy Crisis Due To War India Doing Everything Possible News.abplive.com'Exposing themselves': PM Modi slams Opposition amid LPG shortage 'panic'.
— (Hindustantimes)Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence that Indians would overcome current LPG concerns caused by a West Asian conflict as easily they did during the pandemic. He warned against panic, black-marketing, and hoarding while urging state governments to strengthen monitoring mechanisms for energy security.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured India that it is actively addressing an LPG supply crisis caused by geopolitical tensions in the Gulf while warning against panic buying and black market activities at a summit attended on Thursday, NXT Summit 2026. He highlighted ethanol blending as crucial to energy self-reliance, noting its role has reduced annual oil imports from approximately 18 crore barrels over eleven years to about half that amount currently due to current conditions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused opposition parties of fearmongering regarding Iran war concerns while highlighting his government's measures, including expanded petroleum storage capacity to 50 lakh tonnes since taking office in 2014. He urged states and citizens alike not only take stringent action against rumour-mongers but also maintain confidence that India will successfully manage the global energy crisis through its diversified alternative sources
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed concerns over LPG supply panic on March 12, warning that those spreading alarm are harming themselves and the country while urging state governments to crack down on black-marketers. He emphasized India's commitment to safeguarding energy security amidst regional conflicts in West Asia by working with global leaders to overcome supply chain obstacles without making specific political statements at this time.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized opponents spreading panic about LPG shortages during a Middle East crisis and warned against black-market activities. Meanwhile, Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi cautioned Parliament regarding potential serious consequences for India's energy security due to regional conflicts near the Strait of Hormuz.