The Indian government has established mandatory maximum production targets for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) across public and private refineries for the first time. Announced in New Delhi on August 16, the policy is a direct response to the recent crisis in Iran.
The measure aims to build a national emergency buffer to prevent future supply shortages. By compelling refineries to increase gas production during emergencies, India seeks to insulate its domestic energy market from geopolitical disruptions originating in the Middle East.
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