Jaishankar Discusses West Asia Conflict Amid Global Fuel Crisis, India Ramps Up LPG

• External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed West Asia tensions with German, South Korean, and Italian counterparts.
• US-Israeli war on Iran disrupts Strait of Hormuz, impacting 20% of global oil and natural gas supply.
• Global crude oil prices surged, leading to energy crises and emergency measures in South Asian nations like Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
• India's PM Modi reviewed LPG supplies; government invoked Essential Commodities Act to boost LPG production and secure domestic stocks.
• US President Donald Trump offered mixed signals on the war's end, warning Iran against Strait of Hormuz disruption, while Russia pledged support to Iran.