India holds 5.33 million metric tonnes of strategic crude oil, stored in underground caverns, covering approximately 9.5 days of the nation's crude oil needs.
India imports over 85% of its crude requirements
Aug 13, 2026
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What's the storyIndia imports over 85% of its crude requirements, making it vulnerable to disruptions in global supply chains.
To mitigate this risk, India has created strategic petroleum reserves (SPR) at three locations: Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and Mangaluru and Padur in Karnataka.
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