In preparation for the kharif planting season, the Indian government has ramped up natural gas supplies to fertiliser units to 90% of their average consumption, up from 70-80%. This increase follows a period of restricted supply due to energy flow disruptions from Gulf nations amid ongoing conflicts. Sujata Sharma, joint secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, confirmed that the government is sourcing gas from alternative suppliers in the US, Australia, and Russia. Additionally, Indian Potash Limited (IPL) is looking to import 2.5 million tonnes of urea to offset a decline in local production, which has dropped by 600,000 to 700,000 tonnes monthly. The government has also assured that there is no unusual volatility in essential commodity prices and is actively monitoring the market to prevent hoarding and black marketing. As the monsoon approaches, timely imports and increased gas supply are crucial for the upcoming planting of rice, corn, and soybeans.