India has announced that it successfully avoided nationwide fuel or LPG shortages during the nearly four‑month shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India undertook a series of emergency measures — including rerouting shipments, increasing domestic production, and securing alternative import routes — to shield consumers from what he described as the “largest energy disruption in modern history.”
Puri said India managed to move over 12 LPG vessels through alternative routes without paying tolls, ensuring uninterrupted supply despite the closure. He added that domestic LPG output was increased by more than 50%, allowing India to maintain full stock levels even as global markets faced volatility.
“India endured the closure of Hormuz and supplied itself through it without any shortages anywhere in the country. Today the stocks are full, the pumps are open, and the Indian consumer has paid less for energy through this crisis than any consumer in the world,” Puri wrote in a post on X and in an article for The Economic Times.
The Strait of Hormuz shutdown had threatened global supply chains, with several nations reporting fuel price spikes and logistical disruptions. India’s response — involving rapid coordination between refineries, shipping agencies, and strategic reserves — is being viewed as a significant test of its energy‑security framework.
Officials said India diversified import sources, tapped long‑term contracts, and used strategic reserves to stabilise domestic markets. Analysts note that India’s ability to maintain stable consumer prices during a global shock underscores the country’s growing resilience in energy logistics.