India has restructured its crude oil import routes. A full 70% of imports now travel outside the Strait of Hormuz — up from 55% earlier. The government confirmed the shift addresses supply security amid rising regional tensions. India’s daily crude requirement stands at 5.5 million barrels.
- 70% of crude imports now bypass the Strait of Hormuz, up from 55%
- 30 million barrels of Russian crude secured under a US-granted 30-day waiver
- Essential Commodities Act invoked — 100% CNG and PNG supply guaranteed
India Crude Oil Supply Secured Through Russian Purchases
Indian refiners moved fast. They locked in roughly 30 million barrels of Russian crude after the US granted a temporary 30-day purchase waiver. Russian oil already accounts for around one-third of India’s total imports. This surge directly offsets Middle East supply risk. Discounted pricing helps refiners protect margins while keeping pump prices stable.
India Crude Oil Refineries Pushed to Maximum Output
Domestic refineries are running at full tilt — some units operating beyond rated capacity. Multiple crude and LNG cargo shipments are currently sailing toward Indian ports. Supply continuity at retail fuel outlets remains unaffected. The government says the incoming cargo pipeline is healthy and uninterrupted.
India Crude Oil and CNG Users — Government Issues Legal Protection
On March 9, the government activated the Essential Commodities Act, issuing a Natural Gas Control Order. The order mandates 100% supply of CNG and domestic PNG without any cuts. To absorb the priority allocation, refineries and petrochemical units will take a 35% reduction in gas supply. Transport users and households stay fully protected.
For Indian motorists already watching fuel costs closely, guaranteed CNG supply is immediate relief — and a quiet reminder of why energy independence matters more than ever.
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