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What protected India's oil supply during Iran crisis
Published 30 June 2026 ยท india
Synopsis India successfully navigated the Hormuz Strait closure, avoiding fuel shortages despite initial fears. This resilience wasn't due to last-minute decisions but years of strategic
Synopsis India successfully navigated the Hormuz Strait closure, avoiding fuel shortages despite initial fears. This resilience wasn't due to last-minute decisions but years of strategic diversification of its oil supplier base, expanding from 27 to 41 countries. Robust infrastructure and refinery flexibility allowed for seamless redirection of supplies, proving that proactive, long-term planning is the true key to energy security, not just stockpiles.
Published: June 30, 2026 โข 11:11 PM IST ยท Updated: July 1, 2026 โข 8:07 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Synopsis India successfully navigated the Hormuz Strait closure, avoiding fuel shortages despite initial fears.
This resilience wasn't due to last-minute decisions but years of strategic diversification of its oil supplier base, expanding from 27 to 41 countries.
Robust infrastructure and refinery flexibility allowed for seamless redirection of supplies, proving that proactive, long-term planning is the true key to energy security, not just stockpiles.