India's Energy Security and Hormuz Dependency
India imports approximately 87% of its crude oil, making it the world's third-largest oil importer. Roughly 51% of this crude, and approximately 83% of India's LPG imports, transit through Strait of Hormuz-linked shipping lanes. Any disruption at this chokepoint simultaneously inflates domestic fuel prices, raises transport costs across the economy, and pressures the current account deficit. India currently holds strategic petroleum reserves of only 5.33 MMT — enough for approximately 9.5 days — with no strategic LPG reserves at all.
- India's crude import dependence: ~87%
- Hormuz dependency: ~51% of crude, ~83% of LPG, ~56% of LNG imports via Hormuz routes
- SPR capacity: 5.33 MMT (~9.5 days); no LPG strategic reserve
- Estimated shipping cost premium on Hormuz routes: up to 50% increase
- Oil price rise directly feeds into inflation via fuel, fertiliser, and transport costs
● Tracked since March 02, 2026 · last seen August 08, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes
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