"energy-security"

India reaffirmed its commitment to energy security after the US Congress passed legislation allowing tariffs of up to 100 per cent on goods from major Russian energy buyers. The MEA said India would diversify sourcing and protect its trade and economic interests 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined an ambitious development roadmap for India, highlighting targets in nuclear energy, deep-sea exploration, solar power, railway electrification and hydrogen technology while stressing the need for bigger goals, technological self-reliance, energy security and faster infrastructure growth.

The Centre said ethanol blending prevented petrol prices in Delhi from rising to about Rs 125 per litre during the recent West Asia crisis. It credited the programme with reducing import dependence, saving foreign exchange and cushioning consumers from global crude price shocks

India's crude oil imports remain largely insulated from Strait of Hormuz tensions due to diversified sourcing, a Kpler analyst said. However, prolonged regional instability could disrupt LPG and LNG supplies, increase freight and insurance costs, and put pressure on energy prices

Former BPCL Refineries Director R. Ramachandran said India's E20 ethanol blending programme was implemented after extensive planning involving multiple stakeholders. He clarified E85 is not part of current government policy and highlighted measures to strengthen energy security

The Centre has withdrawn most emergency natural gas supply regulations after LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz resumed following a West Asia ceasefire, easing supply concerns and restoring normal energy operations across the country

The United States retained its position as India's largest LPG supplier in June, with imports rising 19.4%. India continued diversifying energy sourcing beyond Gulf nations to strengthen energy security amid geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India will place the Global South at the centre of a secure, resilient and sustainable global energy future during its BRICS Chairship 2026, emphasising international cooperation, clean energy transition, innovation and stronger partnerships among emerging economies for energy security

India’s maritime and energy security received a boost as three Indian-flagged crude oil tankers safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz carrying over 8.6 lakh metric tonnes of cargo. The vessels are headed to Indian ports amid improving regional shipping conditions

Amid concerns over potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, the article urges India to strengthen energy security through a nationwide waste-to-energy mission, expanded solar power, diversified energy imports and institutionalised energy diplomacy to reduce dependence on vulnerable global supply routes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed public anger forced the Congress to change Karnataka’s chief minister and accused the party of thriving on chaos and uncertainty. He highlighted India’s self-reliance, energy security, infrastructure growth and electoral support for the BJP

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted Quad’s economic and strategic weight, announcing initiatives on maritime surveillance, port infrastructure, critical minerals, and energy security. India will host the next Quad at Sea mission, reinforcing Indo-Pacific cooperation among the four democracies

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan that India is ready to support peace efforts in West Asia amid escalating regional tensions. Talks focused on energy security, investments, strategic ties and the impact of the Iran-Israel conflict on global stability

Two India-bound LPG vessels, Symi and NV Sunshine, successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened US-Iran tensions. Despite diplomatic stalemates between Washington and Tehran, the transit signals a gradual resumption of energy shipments through this critical maritime chokepoint

Narendra Modi’s Europe tour to the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy will focus on energy security, trade disruptions from the West Asia crisis, and cooperation in critical technologies, alongside the India-Nordic summit and key bilateral engagements

India’s Oil India Limited and Indian Oil Corporation Limited, with partners, discovered oil and gas in Libya’s Ghadames Basin, boosting India’s global energy footprint and supporting efforts to strengthen energy security and reduce crude import dependence

An unprecedented energy crisis, triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has accelerated a global shift toward renewables. Amid skyrocketing oil prices and supply disruptions, 50 nations are gathering in Colombia to negotiate a historic fossil-fuel phaseout treaty

Nitin Gadkari urged India to move toward 100% ethanol blending, citing energy security risks from West Asia and high oil imports, while promoting green hydrogen and biofuels as part of a self-reliant clean energy transition

The Yvette Cooper urged a “toll-free” Strait of Hormuz during diplomatic talks, stressing freedom of navigation amid US-Iran tensions, while the United Kingdom pushes global consensus to keep key energy routes open and unrestricted

Government of India plans to promote flex-fuel vehicles and higher ethanol blending up to 85 percent, holding stakeholder meetings to reduce crude oil imports, enhance energy security, and respond to global oil market disruptions driven by Middle East conflict ongoing