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India Secures Energy Amid Rising Israel-Iran Tensions

6/21/2025

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Amid rising tensions from the Israel-Iran conflict, India is taking proactive steps to secure its energy needs by cutting back on refined petroleum exports and seeking crude oil from sources beyond the Persian Gulf. Oil Minister Hardeep Puri reassured that India has ample reserves and a diverse supply chain, consuming 5.5 million barrels daily, with 1.5 million sourced from the Strait of Hormuz.

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Amid rising tensions from the Israel-Iran conflict, India is taking proactive steps to secure its energy needs by cutting back on refined petroleum exports and seeking crude oil from sources beyond the Persian Gulf. Oil Minister Hardeep Puri reassured that India has ample reserves and a diverse supply chain, consuming 5.5 million barrels daily, with 1.5 million sourced from the Strait of Hormuz.