NEW DELHI: Energy security is a major component of national security especially for a fast developing economy such as india’s. Ensuring a smooth supply of petroleum oriducts and making sure there are enough strategic reserves for unforeseen situations is the responsibility of the Ministry of petroleum and natural gas. In this exclusive interview to Editor-in-Chief Nitin A. Gokhale, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri outlines plans for the sector and also explains why petrol and diesel prices are what they are.