New Delhi: India’s energy supply remains stable despite the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, with the government shifting a majority of crude oil imports to alternative routes, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri told Parliament.
Addressing the Lok Sabha, the minister said India’s crude supply position is secure and the volumes already procured exceed what would have been delivered through the Hormuz route during the ongoing disruption. He stated that nearly 70 percent of India’s crude imports are now sourced from routes that bypass the strategic waterway.
The Strait of Hormuz, located between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula, is one of the world’s most critical energy corridors, handling about one fifth of global oil and natural gas shipments each day. The passage has effectively remained closed to commercial shipping for nearly two weeks due to the escalating military confrontation involving Iran, Israel and the United States.
Before the crisis, roughly a quarter of India’s crude imports moved through the strait. In response, the government rapidly expanded procurement from other regions, ensuring that refineries across the country continue operating at high capacity. Authorities confirmed that the availability of petrol, diesel and other fuels remains fully assured.
India has also broadened its liquefied petroleum gas imports, securing supplies from countries including the United States, Norway, Canada, Algeria and Russia. The diversification of energy sources has helped maintain supply stability amid global uncertainty.
The minister said diplomatic engagement led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi played a crucial role in securing additional crude volumes from international partners. These efforts ensured that India obtained more crude oil than what would have arrived through the disrupted maritime route.
Authorities also cautioned against spreading misinformation about fuel shortages, emphasising that retail fuel outlets remain well stocked and supply chains are functioning normally. Liquefied natural gas cargoes continue to arrive through alternative shipping routes, while domestic gas production remains steady.
The disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has triggered widespread concern across Asia, particularly among import dependent economies. However, India’s diversified energy procurement strategy and emergency supply planning have helped the country maintain stability during one of the most significant global energy disruptions in recent history.
