economy
March 31, 2026
India eases kerosene distribution rules
India has announced measures to ease the distribution of kerosene in several states for cooking and lighting, as it faces an energy crisis
TL;DR
- India is temporarily relaxing kerosene safety and distribution rules for 60 days.
- This measure is intended to address a natural gas shortage and potential energy supply disruptions.
- The relaxed rules will allow kerosene sales at select filling stations in 21 states and union territories.
- The move aims to speed up storage, movement, and last-mile delivery of fuel.
- India imports 85% of its oil and nearly half of its natural gas, with significant shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Discussions are underway regarding the resumption of direct liquefied natural gas (LNG) purchases from Russia.
- India stated last week that it possesses adequate fuel stocks for at least 60 days.
- India recently supplied 38,000 metric tons of fuel to Sri Lanka.
- The government is monitoring the situation in West Asia and implementing preparedness measures.
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