Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi

New Delhi, Jul 5: The Centre has withdrawn the emergency natural gas supply controls imposed earlier this year following disruptions in liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments caused by the conflict in the Middle East, according to a government notification issued on Saturday.

The emergency measures had been introduced after the conflict disrupted LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, with several suppliers invoking force majeure clauses. The situation had necessitated the diversion of natural gas supplies to priority sectors to ensure uninterrupted availability.

To regulate the production, allocation, diversion, distribution, acquisition, use and consumption of natural gas, including LNG and regasified LNG, the Centre had notified the Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026 on Mar. 9, 2026.

The latest notification stated that the conflict has since been brought under a ceasefire, negotiations are underway, and maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has resumed.

In view of the improved situation, the Centre has notified the Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) (Amendment) Order, 2026, withdrawing the emergency supply controls. The amended order comes into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.