Jaishankar, Iran FM Araghchi Discuss West Asia Crisis; India Tackles Energy Impact

• External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi held their third call on the West Asia conflict, agreeing to stay in close contact.
• India maintains diplomatic engagement with regional players since hostilities began on February 28, driven by concerns for peace, Indian nationals' safety, and energy security.
• The conflict has disrupted energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, causing supply anxieties and commercial LPG shortages in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata.
• India is mitigating the impact by running refineries at full capacity and sourcing 70% of crude from outside the Hormuz route, including Russia, the United States, and West Africa.
• Domestic LPG production increased by 10%, and a 3-member committee was formed to address grievances from commercial LPG users.