Government Stabilises Airfares, Ensures Fuel Supply & Supports Indians Amid West Asia Crisis
Additional support has been extended to migrant workers by doubling the daily allocation of these cylinders.
he Government of India has taken coordinated measures across aviation, energy, and maritime sectors to maintain stability amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. During a media briefing at the National Media Centre, officials highlighted that timely intervention in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) pricing has helped keep domestic airfares stable despite longer international routes and rising operational costs.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation noted that airspace restrictions across several West Asian countries have forced Indian carriers to take extended routes to Europe and North America, increasing travel time. To ease operational pressure, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has temporarily relaxed pilot duty norms, while select foreign airlines have been permitted to operate cargo services using passenger aircraft.
On the energy front, the government assured that domestic LPG cylinder deliveries remain normal, supported by Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies conducting around 1,300 awareness camps for 5 Kg cylinders. Additional support has been extended to migrant workers by doubling the daily allocation of these cylinders.
Since March, over 3.76 lakh PNG connections have been activated, with more than 4.1 lakh new customers registered. Meanwhile, port operations across India continue without congestion, and over 1,691 Indian seafarers have been repatriated so far.
The government also confirmed that approximately 7.6 lakh passengers have travelled from the region to India since late February, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring safety, energy security, and uninterrupted essential services during the crisis.
