The government on Friday said India has successfully met its peak electricity demand and ensured uninterrupted energy supplies despite the ongoing crisis in West Asia, underlining the resilience of the country’s energy ecosystem. 

At an inter-ministerial briefing, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Power, Piyush Singh, said “all thermal power plants are running at full capacity with adequate coal stocks,” adding that there is “no shortage of coal at any plant.” He noted that power demand has risen by about 8% this year, supported by higher renewable capacity. 

To further strengthen supply, the government is planning to add 22,000 MW of power capacity across thermal, solar, wind, hydro, and gas-based sources over the next three months. Officials also said imported coal-based plants are operating smoothly, with around 55 billion tonnes of coal stockpiles available. 

Domestic LPG and fuel supply steady 

Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Sujata Sharma, assured that “domestic LPG and fuel supply is stable in the country,” adding that “there is sufficient availability of petrol and diesel, and no dryout has been reported.” 

She said commercial LPG deliveries have recovered to about 70%, with 1.06 lakh tonnes supplied since March 14. Daily sales of small cylinders remain strong, with “more than one lakh LPG cylinders weighing five kilograms being sold every day.” To improve access, the government has also eased norms, allowing consumers to purchase 5 kg cylinders without address proof. 

Sharma added that domestic natural gas usage is being prioritised and urged consumers to shift from LPG to PNG for better efficiency. 

Monitoring situation in West Asia 

Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs said India is closely monitoring the situation in West Asia. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the government is “deeply concerned by reports of a large number of civilian casualties in Lebanon” and reiterated that “protection of civilians” remains a priority. 

On the maritime front, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Mukesh Mangal, said all Indian seafarers in the region are safe, with “no incident involving an Indian-flagged vessel in the past 24 hours.” He added that over 1,927 Indian seafarers have been repatriated so far, including 124 in the last 24 hours. 

The government maintained that coordinated efforts across ministries are ensuring energy security and stable supplies, even as global uncertainties persist.