The price of petrol in the country has stabilized at around 94.77 rupees per liter

The central government said on Friday that despite the ongoing crisis in West Asia, the price of petrol in India remains at around Rs 94.77 per liter, while in countries like Germany, France, and the UK, the price is around Rs 200 per liter.
Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, addressing a press conference in New Delhi, said that about 20 percent of the world's energy passes through the Strait of Hormuz, making it extremely important for India. India imports around 40 percent of its crude oil, 90 percent of LPG, and 65 percent of natural gas from the Middle East.
She said that due to the increase in global prices, the price of crude oil has risen from around $70 to around $120 per barrel, while there has also been a significant increase in LPG prices. She said that despite the losses of oil marketing companies, the Government of India has worked to protect consumers by reducing excise duty, increasing LPG production, promoting PNG connections, and ensuring a stable gas supply.
Sujata Sharma pointed out that petrol prices in India are around Rs 94.77 per liter, while in countries like Germany, France, and the UK, prices are around Rs 200 per liter. The government has also ensured an uninterrupted supply of LPG, so that no distributor faces any kind of shortage.
Raveesh Kumar Jaiswal, spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, said that on the direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India's engagement with the Gulf region is ongoing at a high level. Following the visits of the Minister of External Affairs and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval to the UAE, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited the UAE on May 7, 2026. India has also been in touch with other Gulf partners, including Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
He said that during the visit, the Foreign Secretary held talks with the UAE Minister of State and Special Envoy to India, Reem Al-Hashimi, and met with Khaldoon Al-Mubarak. Discussions were held on trade, investment, defense, fintech, healthcare, and regional development in West Asia. Jaiswal said that he also participated in the India-France-UAE trilateral meeting with Martin Briens, where the three sides reaffirmed their commitment to their partnership and agreed on a structured framework with a scheduled timeline.
O.P. Sharma, Director of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, said that the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways is in constant touch with the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian missions, and maritime partners to ensure the welfare and well-being of seafarers. He said that all Indian ships in the region are safe and that there have been no reports of any incidents involving Indian-flagged or Indian-crewed ships in the last 48 hours.
O.P. Sharma said that the control room set up in the Directorate General of Shipping has handled over 8,737 calls and 19,314 emails since its establishment. Of these, 167 calls and 582 emails were received in the last 48 hours alone. The Ministry has also facilitated the safe return of over 3,019 Indian ships, including 20 that returned from various locations in the Gulf region in the last 48 hours. Maritime operations are proceeding normally across India, with no reports of congestion or obstruction of ships.
Additionally, Asim Arun Kumar Mahajan, Additional Secretary (Gulf) in the Ministry of External Affairs, said that the Ministry of External Affairs is closely monitoring developments in the Gulf and West Asia region. Our efforts are primarily focused on ensuring the safety and well-being of the Indian community in the region. He further said that a dedicated control room set up within the Ministry is fully operational, dedicated to responding to queries from Indian citizens and their families. We are in constant touch with state governments and Union territories to exchange information and coordinate our efforts.