Meera Shankar, the former Indian Ambassador to the United States, emphasized that the global community needs to get ready for ongoing stress in energy supply. Damage to critical gas infrastructure and disruptions in shipping and insurance are hindering the restoration of normal flow. She highlighted that even with progress in negotiations, shortages might continue for some time, prompting countries to prepare for reduced availability of fossil fuels and gas from the Gulf.
First Published: Apr 12, 2026 12:48 PM IST