Sixth meeting of Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) on West Asia held on May 27, 2026 at Kartavya Bhawan-2, New Delhi
Headed by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh
Attended by Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda; Minister of Power Shri Manohar Lal; Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Hardeep Singh Puri; Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Shri Prahlad Joshi; Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting, Electronics & Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw; Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju; Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal; Minister of Labour and Employment, Youth Affairs & Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya; and Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh
Fuel Supply Situation
Supplies of petrol and diesel across the country remain fully adequate
India is the world's fourth largest refiner with installed capacity of 258.1 MTPA
Domestic consumption of 243.2 MT in the last completed financial year
Exports approximately 61.5 MT of petroleum products annually
No supply gap exists
Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies absorbing approximately Rs 550 crore per day as losses by not passing full international prices to retail
Industrial and commercial diesel tracks international prices as standing policy
Ministry, OMCs and State Governments have intensified field enforcement against black marketing
Fertilizer Availability
Overall stock position of fertilizers in the country is comfortable
For Kharif 2026, fertilizer requirement assessed at 390.54 LMT
Current stock as on meeting date: 200.47 LMT (more than 51% of requirement)
Significantly higher than usual level of about 33%
Approximately 122.4 LMT fertilizers added through imports and domestic production after crisis situation
Fertilizer Production and Import Data (Post-Crisis)
Urea: Domestic production 59.51, Import reached 13.60
DAP: Domestic production 8.26, Import reached 0.88
NPKs: Domestic production 19.38, Import reached 5.65
SSF: Domestic production 11.24, Import reached 0
MOP: Domestic production 0, Import reached 3.83
Total: Domestic production 98.39, Import reached 23.96
Additional Fertilizer Security Measures
India has secured approximately 15 LMT DAP (including TSP) and 10 LMT NPKs including AS from out of SOH to arrive on Indian ports in May and June
Department of Fertilizers regularly reviews availability of inputs for production of fertilizers (Urea and P&K fertilizers)
Department regularly pays all subsidy bills raised by companies on weekly basis
Ten (10) meetings of Empowered Group of Secretaries (EGoS) held till date to ensure adequate fertilizer availability
MSME Support
Industry, particularly MSMEs, have expressed appreciation for Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0
Scheme is helping alleviate working capital stress among MSMEs
Government Statements
Supply situation in the country is normal
Citizens should avoid panic purchases of petrol, diesel and LPG
Government is leaving no stone unturned to ensure availability of all essential items
IGoM expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for his farsighted vision and leadership
