Modi–Trump Call on Hormuz Security Anchors India’s LPG Stability Drive, PNG Push, and War Response

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he received a call from U.S. President Donald Trump during which both leaders reviewed bilateral cooperation and discussed the escalating West Asia conflict, with a shared emphasis on keeping the Strait of Hormuz “open and secure” amid mounting global energy and trade disruptions.

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In a post on X, Modi said, “Received a call from my friend President Donald Trump. We reviewed the substantial progress achieved in our bilateral cooperation in various sectors,” adding that both sides “are committed to further strengthening our Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership in all areas.” 

He said they “also discussed the situation in West Asia and stressed the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and secure,” underscoring the waterway’s centrality to global economic stability.

The conversation comes as India intensifies parallel domestic and external measures to manage the cascading impact of the conflict on energy supply, shipping and citizen safety. 

Government data shows that despite geopolitical disruptions, “100% supply is being made to Domestic LPG, Domestic PNG and CNG (Transport),” with authorities urging citizens to avoid panic buying and rely on official advisories.

To stabilise supply, India has diversified sourcing of LPG and LNG, increased refinery output and prioritised distribution to critical sectors such as hospitals, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and industry. Since March, more than 14.3 lakh 5-kg LPG cylinders have been sold, while commercial LPG allocation has been raised to about 70% of pre-crisis levels, reflecting calibrated demand management amid supply pressures.

Simultaneously, enforcement actions have intensified nationwide to curb hoarding and black marketing, with thousands of raids conducted and penalties imposed on distributors found violating norms. 

States and Union Territories have been empowered under the Essential Commodities Act to monitor supply chains, while control rooms and district-level committees have been activated for real-time oversight and public communication.

On the energy transition front, the government has accelerated expansion of piped natural gas (PNG) infrastructure to reduce dependence on LPG, with about 4.40 lakh new PNG connections already activated since March and nearly 4.88 lakh additional consumers registered. 

Policy measures, including streamlined pipeline approvals and incentives for cleaner fuels, are being deployed to strengthen long-term energy resilience.

Shipping and maritime operations remain stable despite tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, with authorities confirming that port operations across India are “continuing normally with no congestion reported,” even as monitoring mechanisms for Indian vessels and seafarers have been strengthened. 

Control rooms have handled thousands of distress communications, while coordinated efforts continue to ensure safe passage and repatriation where required.

On the external front, India has sustained high-level diplomatic outreach, with the External Affairs Minister engaging counterparts from Kuwait, Israel, Singapore and Australia on the evolving crisis, while Indian missions across the region continue round-the-clock assistance, advisories and evacuation support for nationals.

The Modi–Trump call thus comes against a backdrop of coordinated domestic stabilisation and global diplomatic engagement, with India seeking to balance immediate supply security with long-term strategic positioning as the West Asia conflict continues to disrupt energy flows, trade routes and financial markets worldwide.