Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:38pm on 12 Mar 2026,Thursday India
Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri told Parliament that India faces no fuel or energy shortage despite the ongoing Middle East tensions and disruptions in global oil markets. He assured that the government has taken measures to secure crude supplies and maintain stable fuel availability for consumers. However, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi questioned why India appeared to need approval from Donald Trump to purchase Russian oil. Gandhi raised concerns about India’s energy independence during the debate. The exchange comes amid global uncertainty triggered by the Iran-related conflict affecting oil routes and supplies. (PC: X)
