Drawing lessons from the Hormuz crisis, govt explores ways to reduce dependence on maritime chokepoints. Experts say options are limited for LPG compared to crude.

New Delhi wants to secure the transit of crude and LPG carriers carrying 198 Indian seafarers as new attacks threaten the Strait of Hormuz ceasefire.

India's crude oil imports are insulated from Hormuz Strait tensions currently. Refiners have successfully diversified their import portfolio over recent years. Russia now supplies…