Jaishankar Warns G20 That Sanctions and Supply Disruptions Threaten Global Energy Trade
What Happened
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar warned at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta on October 30, 2026, that sanctions, disruptions at key trade routes and attacks on energy infrastructure were making global energy supplies unpredictable. He urged G20 nations to keep markets open and affordable, highlighting the difficulties faced by low-income countries and India's need for reliable LPG supplies.
Key Takeaways
India called for greater international cooperation to protect energy access and price stability. Jaishankar stressed that supply disruptions and trade restrictions particularly affect countries dependent on affordable energy imports.