LNG shipments via the Strait of Hormuz resume, restoring normal fuel supplies.
Key Highlights
- India has withdrawn emergency natural gas supply restrictions imposed during the Middle East conflict.
- LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have resumed after a ceasefire and easing of maritime tensions.
- Emergency gas allocation measures under Section 11 of the Electricity Act have been revoked.
- Gas-based power plants will return to normal fuel procurement and pricing mechanisms.
- Delayed LNG cargoes from Gulf suppliers have resumed, restoring energy supply stability.
- Earlier emergency measures included regulated gas distribution, LPG production mandates, and diesel supply controls.
- The government said India’s energy supply situation has now normalised following the restoration of maritime traffic.
New Delhi: The Government of India has withdrawn emergency natural gas supply restrictions after liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments through the Strait of Hormuz resumed following a ceasefire in the Middle East and the restoration of maritime traffic.
The emergency measures were introduced earlier this year after disruptions in LNG shipments raised concerns over India’s energy security. The government had invoked emergency powers under Section 11 of the Electricity Act to prioritise gas allocation for critical sectors, regulate domestic gas distribution, and ensure adequate fuel availability for gas-based power plants.
With shipping operations through the strategic Strait of Hormuz returning to normal, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has confirmed that energy flows from the Gulf have stabilised, allowing crisis-era restrictions to be fully withdrawn.
Officials noted that several LNG suppliers had previously declared force majeure due to disruptions in maritime transport, leading to delays in cargo deliveries and temporary supply constraints. Those disruptions prompted emergency measures, including controlled gas allocation, LPG production mandates, and limits on bulk diesel distribution.
Following the ceasefire and the reopening of shipping routes, delayed LNG cargoes from Gulf exporters have resumed operations, restoring fuel availability across key sectors.
The government stated that India’s natural gas and petroleum product supplies have now normalised, enabling a return to regular market operations while continuing to monitor global developments that could impact energy security.
