Union Minister Hardeep Puri Praises PM Modi's Energy Strategy Amid Global Crises
'PM Modi Demonstrated How To Navigate Energy Crises With Minimum Impact On Consumers': Union Minister Hardeep Puri

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Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for India's effective management of global energy crises, emphasizing the country's diversified energy sourcing and diplomatic efforts. Puri noted that fuel prices have remained stable since February 2022, despite geopolitical disruptions.
- 01India currently imports energy from 41 countries, reducing reliance on any single supplier.
- 02Fuel prices have not increased since February 2022, with efforts to bring them down.
- 03Puri criticized opposition parties for their inconsistent responses to fuel pricing during their governance.
- 04India's energy strategy has maintained energy sovereignty despite global disruptions.
- 05Puri highlighted that fuel prices remained stable during multiple electoral cycles, including the 2024 general elections.
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Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for successfully navigating two significant global energy crises while keeping fuel prices stable. In an interview with CNN-News18, Puri noted that since the last fuel price hike in February 2022, the government has worked to lower prices, aided by Modi's diplomatic outreach and energy diversification strategy. Currently, India imports energy from 41 countries, which has helped mitigate the impact of geopolitical disruptions, such as those stemming from the Ukraine-Russia conflict and the Iran-US-Israel war. Puri also criticized opposition parties for their inconsistent stances on fuel pricing, pointing out that state taxes significantly influence retail rates. He asserted that India has maintained energy sovereignty and insulated consumers from politically driven pricing decisions, highlighting that fuel prices remained stable despite various elections, including the 2024 general elections.
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The government's energy management strategy has kept fuel prices stable, benefiting consumers amid global volatility.
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