NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the government is trying to procure gas and crude oil from all available sources, and efforts will continue in the coming days as the war in West Asia has created a serious energy crisis globally.

In a statement in the Rajya Sabha, Modi said the war in West Asia is a cause of concern, and India wants peace in the region through dialogue and diplomacy.

India’s aim is de-escalation of the war and opening of Strait of Hormuz, he said, adding the country’s attempt is to encourage all sections to peacefully resolve all issues.