As the US-Iran war escalates, several neighbouring countries, such as Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal, continue to face fuel shortages.
India has received requests for assistance from neighbouring countries, including diesel from Bangladesh, but will factor in domestic availability and production before making a decision.
Pakistan has seen a major hike in fuel prices, but after protests, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that petrol prices will be cut by 80 rupees.
Bangladesh has cut office and shop hours to reduce energy consumption, banned decorative lighting at weddings, and set limits on fuel purchases.
Sri Lanka has received 38,000 tonnes of fuel from India, rationed fuel, raised its price by a third, and increased electricity costs by up to 40 per cent.
Nepal has announced it will cut its working week from six days to five, and government offices will operate from 9 AM to 5 PM from Monday to Friday.
