The Maldives is seeking fuel supplies from India, which is continuing to ship out fuel to neighbouring countries, a spokesperson for India’s foreign ministry has said, Reuters reports.

India, the world’s fourth biggest refiner, is supplying fuels to Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka under commercial engagements, Indian foreign ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal has said at a news conference.

“The government of the Maldives has also reached out to us for the supply of petroleum products both on [a] short-term and long-term basis. Maldives’ request is being examined keeping in mind our own availability and our own needs,” Jaiswal has said.

Maldives typically sources most of its fuel from Oman, according to World Bank data.

Jaiswal added India is also discussing the current energy situation with Mauritius and Seychelles.

“We have not received any request from them as yet,” he has said.