'India needs to augment its strategic crude oil reserves': EY warns as import dependence crosses 90% in FY26 | TheBriefWire
'India needs to augment its strategic crude oil reserves': EY warns as import dependence crosses 90% in FY26
Published 28 June 2026 ยท finance
India's dependency on imported crude oil has exceeded 90%, creating a significant risk according to EY's findings. The consultancy emphasizes the urgent need for enhancing
India's dependency on imported crude oil has exceeded 90%, creating a significant risk according to EY's findings. The consultancy emphasizes the urgent need for enhancing strategic oil reserves, which presently last just five days compared to China's extensive reserves. This is essential as domestic production wanes and fuel consumption rises, making India vulnerable to global supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions. A thorough reserve strategy is strongly advised.
Published: June 28, 2026 โข 10:17 AM IST ยท Updated: June 28, 2026 โข 11:03 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
India's dependency on imported crude oil has exceeded 90%, creating a significant risk according to EY's findings.
The consultancy emphasizes the urgent need for enhancing strategic oil reserves, which presently last just five days compared to China's extensive reserves.
This is essential as domestic production wanes and fuel consumption rises, making India vulnerable to global supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions.