Centre Invokes Essential Commodities Act To Regulate Supply Of Petroleum, Natural Gas Amid Iran War

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Last Updated:March 10, 2026, 11:40 IST

India invoked the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, to regulate petroleum and natural gas supply amid the Iran war, preventing hoarding and ensuring stable distribution.

The Government of India has invoked the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, to regulate the availability, supply and equitable distribution of petroleum, petroleum products and natural gas. The move empowers authorities to ensure uninterrupted access to critical fuel supplies, prevent hoarding and stabilise distribution amid the ongoing Iran war and supply disruptions..

The decision was taken to protect consumers from potential supply shocks linked to tensions affecting shipments through key routes such as the Strait of Hormuz.

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March 10, 2026, 11:38 IST

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