India's Strategic Energy Resilience Amid Global Oil Crisis: Modi Govt's Visionary Interventions

• India weathered the West Asia crisis in early 2026, with oil prices skyrocketing, due to the Modi Government's strategic interventions.
• Over 11 years, the Modi Government built robust energy buffers, diversifying supply from 27 to 41 nations, reducing Hormuz dependency.
• Strategic Petroleum Reserves reached 5.3 million metric tonnes, with 6.5 million tonnes under development, providing 74 days of oil cover.
• Fiscal measures included slashing excise duties on petrol and diesel, preventing retail price hikes and supporting OMCs.
• Long-term initiatives like ethanol blending (20%), railway electrification, and metro expansion significantly reduced fossil fuel dependence.