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Indian Oil Corporation raised LPG production by nearly 30 per cent and operated refineries above 100 per cent utilisation as Strait of Hormuz disruptions threatened energy supplies. IOC also diversified crude sourcing, secured alternative supplies and reported record operating performance

India's state-run oil companies have repeatedly ensured uninterrupted fuel supplies during floods, the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical crises. Analysts say their nationwide network and strategic role continue to make them indispensable despite repeated attempts to privatise major public sector oil firms

Though higher ethanol blending can boost energy security and reduce the oil import bill, concerns of vehicle users and environmentalists must also be addressed

Rising geopolitical tensions and disruptions in key maritime chokepoints expose India’s supply chain vulnerabilities

CCUS push seeks to balance economic growth with climate goals, but high costs, technological uncertainty, and risks of carbon lock-in raise concerns

Progress at Kalpakkam signals rise of a self-sustaining nuclear ecosystem, strengthening India’s energy security while advancing scientific innovation, strategic autonomy, and long-term economic stability

As oil routes tighten and LPG delays mount, the Iran conflict is turning distant geopolitics into an immediate threat to India’s household

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy said coal gasification will play a key role in boosting India’s energy security and reducing imports. The government aims for 100 million tonnes by 2030 with major investments and policy support already underway

Expanding storage capacity and diversifying supply sources must become urgent national priorities

The Indian-flagged crude tanker Jag Laadki safely docked at Adani Ports Mundra, carrying ~80,886 tonnes of UAE crude oil. The shipment supports refinery operations amid regional supply challenges, following safe passage of LPG carriers through the Strait of Hormuz

Venezuela’s turmoil is a reminder that foreign policy is about steering one’s own ship while navigating global storms

The United States has granted India a six-month waiver from sanctions on the Chabahar port project. The MEA said New Delhi continues trade discussions with Washington and is assessing the impact of recent US sanctions on Russian oil companies