Amid rising tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty around the world, concerns have increased over the supply of LPG and crude oil in the country. However, the government says that India’s energy supply is completely secure and there is no need to panic. The country’s oil and gas supply continues without any interruption, and the situation is under control.
Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary (Marketing and Oil Refinery) in the Petroleum Ministry, said in a press conference on Wednesday that India imports its crude oil needs from about 40 different countries, thereby ensuring that the supply is not dependent on any one region. India’s total crude oil consumption is about 189 million metric tons, which requires about 5.5 million barrels of oil per day. The good news is that despite the current situation, oil supplies are continuing, and two cargoes of crude oil have recently left for India.
#WATCH | Delhi | Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary (Marketing & Oil Refinery), Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, GoI, says, “Currently, LPG is being directed to the domestic sector. For non-domestic LPG, priority is being given to essential sectors such as hospitals and… pic.twitter.com/3CcESHr2Gz
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Reducing dependence on the Strait of Hormuz
Sujata Sharma said that India has created many supply routes to strengthen its energy security. Currently, about 70 percent of crude oil reaches India through routes other than the Strait of Hormuz. This reduces the impact of regional tensions on India’s energy supply. He further said that domestic PNG and CNG supply for vehicles is completely normal. Although some supplies have been affected due to the global situation, there is no impact on essential services in the country.
LPG cylinders will be available in two and a half days
Sujata Sharma also clarified that people do not need to worry about LPG cylinders. Delivery of the cylinder is being confirmed within about two and a half days of booking. Officials say that this is a difficult time for the entire world, but the energy supply situation in India is still stable and under control.
Position of Indian ships in Hormuz
Currently, a total of 28 Indian ships are present in the Hormuz area. Of these, 24 are in the western part of the Strait of Hormuz, on which a total of 677 Indian sailors are deployed. While 4 ships are in the eastern part of the Strait of Hormuz, on which 11 Indian sailors are present.
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