India’s energy security is under pressure as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz threaten global oil supplies. Nearly 30% of India’s crude imports pass through this critical chokepoint, while the country depends on imports for almost 90% of its oil needs. With Brent crude surging and fuel prices rising, how long can India’s strategic petroleum reserves protect the economy? This report explains India’s oil buffer capacity, the risks from Iran tensions, and why the government is racing to expand underground storage facilities across the country amid fears of prolonged disruption in global energy markets.

India’s dedicated strategic reserves can cover about 9.5 days of the country’s crude oil requirement. | India News

Missiles, mines, attacks on ships, US blockade, Iran’s closure - the Strait of Hormuz has de facto been closed since the start of the Middle East conflict since late February.…

India’s energy security is under pressure as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz threaten global oil supplies. Nearly 30% of India’s crude imports pass through this critical…

India plans to send oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz for energy supply after government approval amid ongoing conflict.

NEW DELHI: India is preparing to send ships through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz to secure crude oil and energy cargoes from Middle Eastern suppliers as disruptions…