economy
March 28, 2026
India has fuel security cover for 60 days
India confirms 60-day fuel stocks and 74-day reserve capacity, dismissing shortage rumors as misinformation despite Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions.
TL;DR
- India has sufficient fuel stocks to cover the country's needs for 60 days.
- The government refutes reports of depleting oil reserves as a 'deliberately mischievous, coordinated campaign of misinformation.'
- India has a reserve capacity of 74 days and stock cover of two months.
- All over 100,000 retail fuel outlets are operating without interruption, and no outlet has been asked to ration supply.
- India is receiving more crude oil from its suppliers than before the current global conflicts.
- Special legislation is being used to speed up gas pipeline projects and ensure domestic cooking gas supplies.
- Despite disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, which handles a significant portion of India's crude oil and LNG imports, Iran has permitted the passage of Indian ships.
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