NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday cautioned that a petrol and diesel crisis was developing worldwide as ongoing conflicts continued to affect key energy regions.Speaking during the 132nd episode of Mann Ki Baat, he said, “This month of March has been extremely eventful on a global level. We all remember that, in the past, the entire world faced numerous problems for a long time due to Covid. We all expected that, after emerging from the Covid crisis, the world would move forward on the path of progress with a fresh start, but in the different regions of the world, conditions of war and conflict continued to emerge.”Referring to the ongoing war between US, Israel and Iran, he said, “Currently, a fierce war has been going on for the past one month in our neighbourhood. Relatives of lakhs of families reside in these countries, particularly working in the Gulf regions. “I am very grateful to the Gulf countries for providing every kind of assistance to over 1 crore Indians there. The region where the war is underway is a major hub of our energy needs. Due to this, a petrol and diesel crisis is developing worldwide,” he added.Despite the challenges, the Prime Minister said India was in a stronger position to deal with the situation. “India is resolutely facing these challenges because of its global relations, assistance from different countries, and the capability the country has built over the past decade,” he said. Calling it a difficult time, PM Modi urged people to stay united. “This is undoubtedly a challenging time. I once again urge countrymen to get united and overcome this challenge,” he said.This is a developing story
