Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri addressed concerns over potential lockdowns following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for fuel conservation in light of the ongoing crisis in West Asia. Puri emphasized that India's energy supplies are stable and assured citizens that a lockdown is not on the horizon. He highlighted the government's successful management of fuel availability despite rising crude prices and geopolitical tensions. LPG production has notably increased from 36,000 metric tonnes to 54,000 metric tonnes per day. Puri also pointed out India's role as a significant refining hub, ranking as the third-largest globally, with a refining capacity of nearly 260 million metric tonnes annually. The government is actively working to enhance hydrocarbon exploration and attract private investment through reforms, while also encouraging industries to transition from LPG to cheaper and cleaner liquefied natural gas (LNG).