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India Criticizes Global Energy Disruptions at G20 Meeting

India Criticizes Global Energy Disruptions at G20 Meeting

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ThreatCluster •October 31, 2026 at 09:42 UTC
  • •Jaishankar criticized sanctions disrupting global energy markets.
  • •He emphasized the need for G20 cooperation to stabilize energy supplies.
  • •India proposed initiatives for critical minerals and energy technologies.

At the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta on October 30, 2026, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar condemned the disruptions to global energy markets caused by sanctions and chokepoints. He highlighted that these deliberate attacks on energy trade and infrastructure were a strategy to manipulate prices, affecting developing countries that rely on affordable energy supplies. Jaishankar pointed out the ongoing US sanctions on Iranian oil and disruptions from West Asia, alongside the lifting of sanctions on Russian diesel. He emphasized the need for the G20 to ensure open and predictable energy markets, particularly for low-income nations. The minister also mentioned India's initiatives on critical minerals and the necessity for reliable LPG supplies. His remarks called for enhanced cooperation among G20 nations to address these energy challenges.

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2026-10-30
Jaishankar addresses G20 on energy disruptions
S. Jaishankar condemned sanctions and chokepoints affecting global energy trade during the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
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Common questions

What specific sanctions are being criticized?
Jaishankar criticized US sanctions on Iranian oil and disruptions from West Asia.
How do these disruptions affect developing countries?
Developing countries face challenges in accessing affordable energy supplies due to these sanctions and chokepoints.
What initiatives did India propose at the G20?
India proposed a G20 Critical Minerals Circularity Initiative and emphasized the need for reliable LPG supplies.