India's Energy Security Exposure
India imports approximately 85% of its crude oil requirements (~4.2 million barrels per day) and is the world's third-largest oil importer. Approximately 40% of India's crude imports transit the Strait of Hormuz, while 60% of its LPG supplies come through the same route. India maintains a Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) totalling 5.33 million metric tonnes across three underground storage facilities on its coastline.
- SPR locations: Vishakhapatnam (1.33 MMT), Mangaluru (1.5 MMT), Padur/Udupi, Karnataka (2.5 MMT)
- SPR coverage: ~9.5 days of consumption from strategic reserves alone
- Total crude storage (strategic + commercial): ~74 days
- India's current inventory cover during the 2026 crisis: ~8 weeks (crude + petroleum products)
- India is negotiating with Iran for safe passage of Indian-flagged vessels while simultaneously diversifying to US, Russian, and West African sources
● Tracked since March 15, 2026 · last seen June 30, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes
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