The Union government has assured that India has sufficient fuel supplies and there is no shortage of petroleum products despite growing global concerns over disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz due to the ongoing West Asia conflict.
Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the country’s energy supplies remain secure and that the government is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the region. He stated that there is adequate availability of petrol, diesel, aviation turbine fuel (ATF), kerosene and other petroleum products to meet domestic demand.
The assurance comes amid fears that tensions in West Asia could affect global oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil transit routes. Disruptions in the region have raised concerns about energy supply and oil prices worldwide.
Puri said India has taken several steps over the years to strengthen its energy security. One of the key measures has been diversifying the sources of crude oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports so that the country is not dependent on a single region for supplies.
According to the minister, India now imports LPG from a number of countries including the United States, Norway, Canada, Algeria and Russia, in addition to suppliers in the Gulf region. This diversification has helped ensure steady supplies even during global disruptions.
He also noted that a large share of India’s crude oil imports now come through routes that do not pass through the Strait of Hormuz, reducing the risks posed by instability in the region.
To maintain stable fuel supplies, Indian refineries have been operating at high capacity to meet domestic demand. Officials said these measures have helped ensure that petroleum products continue to be available across the country without any disruption.
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