The Congress on Friday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over India's increasing dependence on crude oil, LPG and natural gas imports. "The gas grandly promised by Mr Modi has remained that -- gas," Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh said on X, pointing to India's dependence on natural gas imports. ADVERTISEMENT"Between 2014-15 and 2024-25, India's dependence on crude oil imports went up from 84% to 90%. The natural gas story is murkier, he claimed. The Congress leader's remarks come amid reports of panic buying and long queues at petrol pumps and LPG distributors.

Source: The Telegraph March 27, 2026 10:30 UTC