Major Decision by the Government of India in the Interest of Farmers

• Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026 notified by Govt. of India to ring-fence domestic fertilizer (urea) production from global LNG disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict.
• Fertilizer plants placed under "Priority Sector-2" for natural gas allocation, guaranteeing a minimum of 70% of their six-month average gas consumption.
• Issued under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, in coordination with the Department of Fertilizers (Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers).
• Relevant for UPSC GS-III (Agriculture, Subsidies, Economy, Energy security) and Prelims (statutes, schemes, ministries).