Govt invokes Essential Commodities Act to ensure natural gas supply, orders refineries to divert key streams

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India has invoked the Essential Commodities Act to secure domestic cooking gas supplies. The ongoing Middle East conflict has disrupted global oil and gas shipments. Natural gas will be prioritized for domestic use, transport, and essential operations. Refineries are ordered to boost LPG production for households.

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Govt invokes Essential Commodities Act to ensure natural gas supply, orders refineries to divert key streams

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