Global jitters over Iran’s war barely faze India, thanks to hefty reserves of crude, petrol, diesel, and cooking gas. Officials dismiss supply crunch fears, highlighting stockpiles that dwarf Hormuz vulnerabilities.
Diversified sourcing is the cornerstone. Post-2022, Russian crude imports skyrocketed—from 0.2% to 20% of totals, averaging 1.04 million barrels per day last February. This has cushioned blows from Gulf disruptions.
MRPL refinery is humming, not halted as rumored. LPG plants got orders to boost output using propane and butane preferentially. Households won’t skip a meal over gas shortages.
Ministry directives underscore domestic first: maximize LPG, secure shipping alternatives. Even Qatar’s LNG delays pose no threat. Petrochemicals await as plan B. India’s proactive stance ensures energy flows uninterrupted, a model of resilience in turbulent times.