LPG Crisis: PM Modi targets black marketers, hoarders exploiting gas concerns amid West Asia conflict

India is prepared. Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls for unity, warns black marketeers, and reassures the nation that fuel supplies are secure despite global tensions.

Post Published By: Ayushi Bisht

Updated : 13 March 2026, 5:37 PM IST

PM Modi reassured India that energy reserves are high despite the West Asia war

New Delhi: At the NXT Summit 2026, PM Modi reassured India that energy reserves are high despite the West Asia war. He warned against LPG supply rumors and black marketing, urging the nation to stay calm and united during this global crisis.

Addressing the West Asia Conflict

The Prime Minister pointed to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel as the primary cause of the current global energy strain.

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He noted that the world has faced a series of rapid shocks- first the pandemic, then the Russia-Ukraine war, and now the crisis in West Asia. PM Modi emphasized that his government’s priority is to ensure that Indian citizens and farmers do not bear the burden of these distant wars.

Curbing Rumors and Misinformation

Addressing recent concerns over cooking gas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly criticized those attempting to spread fear among the public. He stated that certain individuals are "creating unnecessary panic" regarding LPG supplies to serve their own hidden agendas.

This misinformation, he noted, does not just mislead people but actively hurts the country’s stability during an already challenging global energy crisis.

Strict Action Against Hoarding

The Prime Minister also issued a stern warning to "unscrupulous elements" trying to exploit the situation. He made it clear that the government will take strict legal action against anyone caught hoarding or engaging in the black-market trading of essential products.

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He emphasized that the nation must remain calm and united to ensure that every household continues to receive its necessary supplies without disruption. 

The Middle East Conflict Chokes India’s Energy Lifeline

Since India relies on the Middle East for over 90% of its LPG imports, the Iran war has turned the Strait of Hormuz into a massive bottleneck. With Gulf nations curbing shipments and production, the "pinch" at the gas stove is a direct result of this global supply chain blockade