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India's Energy Lifeline: Navigating Global Disruptions and Diversifying Oil & Gas Sources

A worker stands next to a machine at an Indian Oil fuel station in New Delhi, India, March 6, 2026. File Image/Reuters

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Firstpost•11-03-2026, 11:04

India's Energy Lifeline: Navigating Global Disruptions and Diversifying Oil & Gas Sources

•India, a major energy consumer, faces supply disruptions due to West Asia conflict affecting shipping routes and LPG.
•Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri assures adequate domestic fuel supply despite global tensions, urging no panic.
•India imports 88% of crude oil and 50% of natural gas; Russia, Saudi Arabia, Iraq are top crude suppliers.
•LNG sources include USA, Australia, while LPG heavily relies on Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar; exploring US imports.
•Domestic production from Mumbai High, KG Basin, Barmer Basin, Assam, and Gujarat provides a crucial buffer.

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