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Puri dismisses lockdown fears after Modi urges fuel conservation amid West Asia crisis
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Published on 12 May 2026
India has reserves and production staying ahead
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri played down concerns that Modi’s fuel conservation push could lead to lockdown-style restrictions. He said India’s energy picture remains stable, citing rising domestic LPG production and large existing oil and LPG reserves. The reassurance comes as West Asia tensions spur tighter attention on fuel usage and supply reliability.
- Puri says no lockdown-like restrictions are imminent
- He links reassurance to increased domestic LPG production
- Large oil and LPG reserves support supply stability
- Message comes amid West Asia-driven fuel concerns
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