India's Oil Reserves: How Many Days Can We Last Without Imports?

• India currently holds 5.33 million metric tons (MMT) of crude oil reserves, sufficient for approximately 74 days of consumption.
• These strategic reserves are stored securely underground in three locations: Mangaluru, Udupi (Padur) in Karnataka, and Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh.
• The government aims to increase India's strategic petroleum reserves to a 90-day capacity to enhance energy security.
• India is the world's third-largest crude oil importer and fourth-largest in refining capacity, refining about 260 MMT annually.
• Globally, countries like Japan have 224 days of reserves, while Pakistan reportedly has only 20 days.