Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

Why it matters

• Ensures national energy security by managing the supply chain of critical hydrocarbon resources.
• Oversees the regulatory framework for the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors of the oil and gas industry.
• Formulates policies aimed at transitioning toward a gas-based economy and reducing import dependency.
• Coordinates the strategic petroleum reserves to mitigate risks associated with global supply chain disruptions.

How it is asked

Focus on the ministry's role in energy transition policies, the implementation of subsidy rationalization, and its contribution to the national goal of achieving net-zero emissions through cleaner fuel alternatives.