FAI: Kharif Fertilizer Stock Sufficient, Gas Supply Disruption a Worry
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FAI: Kharif Fertilizer Stock Adequate, Gas Supply Cut Threatens Urea Production
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News18•09-03-2026, 20:00
FAI: Kharif Fertilizer Stock Adequate, Gas Supply Cut Threatens Urea Production
•India has sufficient fertilizer stock for the upcoming kharif season, but a 40% gas supply reduction is a major concern.
•Geopolitical tensions in West Asia (Qatar's production halt) have curtailed LNG supply, impacting domestic urea production for rabi and increasing import costs.
•FAI Director General Chaudhari Suresh Kumar confirms adequate current stock but warns of future shortages and rising global prices for urea, DAP, and sulfur.
•Government is prioritizing gas allocation to the fertilizer sector, discussing supplies with countries like China, and committed to protecting farmers' interests through subsidies.
•Total fertilizer reserves are up 36.5% year-on-year to 177.31 lakh tonnes, with companies adapting by scheduling maintenance and early plant shutdowns.