Centre has withdrawn emergency natural gas supply restrictions after LNG shipments through the Strait resumed, restoring normal gas allocation across sectors
The Centre has withdrawn emergency restrictions on natural gas supplies after liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments through the Strait of Hormuz resumed, signalling an improvement in India’s energy supply situation following months of disruptions caused by tensions in the Middle East.
The emergency curbs were introduced earlier this year when geopolitical tensions disrupted LNG shipments through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy corridor. During the crisis, the government prioritised gas supplies for essential sectors, including fertiliser plants and city gas distribution networks, while restricting supplies to non-priority industries.
With LNG cargo movements returning to normal and maritime traffic stabilising after a ceasefire in the region, the government has now restored regular gas allocation across sectors.
The move is expected to benefit industries that had faced reduced gas allocations during the emergency measures, including power producers, refineries and other industrial consumers, while easing concerns over fuel availability.
India relies heavily on imported LNG to meet its growing energy demand, with a significant share of supplies passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Any disruption in the route has the potential to impact domestic energy security and industrial activity.
The government’s decision reflects growing confidence that energy supplies have stabilised and that emergency allocation measures are no longer necessary. Officials, however, are expected to continue monitoring developments in the Middle East and global energy markets to respond swiftly to any fresh disruptions.
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