crude oil

A sovereign nation’s policy works on sovereign interests. Sanctions or tariffs are just geopolitical hiccups that need occasional recalibration and working through. Be it crude oil, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), rare earths or any other commodity, the current global order is an intricate mesh of supply chains and logistical mechanics.

An insider mentioned, "India has crude oil in reserve for 25 days, alongside petrol, diesel and LPG for 25 days as well."

Global crude prices could jump to 200 US Dollars a barrel if India were to stop buying Russian Oil thus severely harming consumers worldwide, sources told ANI.

India faces a major energy crisis if the Strait is blocked, as nearly 70% of its crude and 40% of LNG imports pass through it, making Tehran’s threat a strategic concern for New Delhi.

In 1980 and 1988, when war broke out between Iran and Iraq, both countries targeted commercial vessels in the Gulf. Despite the attacks on the shipments, the Strait of Hormuz was not completely shut.

The reason behind such sustainable supply of crude oil amid tensions is the consistent expansion of its Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR). The programme to stockpile crude oil predates Prime Minister Narendra Modi. However, since he took office, India’s SPRs have increased exponentially.

In a major boost to the 'Make in India' initiative, India is likely to invest $10 billion ($850 million) by 2040 to purchase around 112 crude oil tankers to be made in India