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India's Energy Triumph: 12 Years No Fuel Shortage, Secret Caverns & Global Strategy Amazes World.
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News18•08-03-2026, 21:54
India's Energy Triumph: 12 Years No Fuel Shortage, Secret Caverns & Global Strategy Amazes World.
•India holds over 250 million barrels of energy reserves, sufficient for 7-8 weeks, stored in 3 strategic underground caverns (Mangalore, Padur, Visakhapatnam) and other facilities.
•Diversified energy procurement from 40 countries and alternative routes ensures security, with only 40% of crude imports via Strait of Hormuz.
•Russia remains India's largest crude oil supplier (up to Feb 2026), with purchases continuing despite geopolitical pressures and adhering to G7 price caps.
•Domestic initiatives like 20% ethanol blending save 44 million barrels annually; refining capacity (258 mmtpa) exceeds demand.
•Retail fuel prices stable for 4 years; Delhi petrol prices decreased by 0.67% (Feb 2022-Feb 2026), contrasting with sharp increases in Pakistan and Germany.
