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petroleum reserves

Government and Policy

UAE to store 30 million barrels of crude in India’s strategic petroleum reserves: Both countries sign several agreements during PM Modi’s Abu Dhabi visit

OpIndia Staff - 15 May, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UAE on 15 May 2026 has produced a series of landmark outcomes that promise to deepen strategic,...

Government and Policy

No shortage of petroleum products despite supply disruptions and no plan to ration fuel, alternative markets being explored: Govt of India

OpIndia Staff - 5 March, 2026

As tensions in West Asia have raised concerns about the availability of petroleum products, the Indian government has issued strong assurances on the country's...

News Reports

As the war in Middle East disrupts energy supply, focus shifts to Strategic Petroleum Reserves: Read what they are and how India prepares for...

Rukma Rathore - 4 March, 2026

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

OpIndia Explains

What are India’s strategic petroleum reserves and how they help secure Indian energy needs in case of any oil crisis resulting from escalating Middle...

Anurag - 14 June, 2025

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.

News Reports