Israel-Iran tensions: Puri assures India's energy security
With tensions rising between Israel and Iran, global oil prices have shot up, but Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri wants everyone to know: India's energy supplies are sorted for now. Even though the country gets a big chunk of its oil and gas from the Middle East, officials say there's no need to panic about fuel running out anytime soon.
How India has prepared itself
Oil prices just spiked more than 10% after the conflict, and most of India's crude comes through routes like the Strait of Hormuz. If things go south there, it could mean pricier fuel and more expensive stuff overall. But India's been smart—diversifying suppliers (think Russia for oil, Qatar for gas) and investing in infrastructure so we're not caught off guard by global drama. For anyone worried about inflation or sudden price hikes at the pump, that's some welcome news.