The India energy import bill surged in May 2026 as higher global oil and gas prices pushed up the cost of crude oil and LNG purchases. Rising imports and supply disruptions in the Middle East also added pressure on the country’s trade balance. Crude and LNG Imports Increase India’s crude oil imports rose by 7.5%…
PNG gas supply India is under focus as the West Asia conflict raises concerns. However, the country’s piped gas network is expected to remain stable in the short term. At present, immediate disruption to gas supply India is unlikely, but rising prices and indirect effects are expected if tensions continue. What is PNG and How…
The India gas crisis has taken a serious turn, as several Indian vessels remain stranded near the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. India has now sought safe passage for 22 vessels stuck west of the strait, highlighting growing concerns over energy security and supply disruptions. The situation, however, showed a small…
India’s ongoing gas crisis is now driving a major India energy shift, as disruptions in the Middle East expose the risks of relying heavily on a single region for fuel supplies. What began as a supply shock has quickly turned into a strategic reset. With tensions rising around the Strait of Hormuz and production disruptions…
India is taking a significant step toward building a competitive and efficient natural gas market with the proposed India Natural Gas Pipeline Access Code 2025. The new regulatory framework aims to improve transparency, strengthen pipeline operations, and support the country’s growing national gas grid. The updated code replaces the 2008 pipeline access regulations and aligns…
The India energy security Hormuz crisis response has intensified as Narendra Modi confirmed that India is in constant touch with global energy suppliers. The government is working to secure oil, gas, and LNG supplies amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Modi said efforts are ongoing to ensure uninterrupted availability…
The Strait of Hormuz LNG supply risk is emerging as a major concern for India’s energy security. A new report by Elara Securities warns that nearly 69% of India’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports depend on shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This narrow shipping corridor connects the Persian Gulf with global energy markets….
The India LPG shortage has intensified due to the ongoing West Asia war, disrupting key supply routes and delaying deliveries across the country. To ease the situation, Argentina has increased LPG shipments to India. Argentina shipped 50,000 tonnes of LPG in the first three months of 2026, more than double the 22,000 tonnes supplied in…
European propane prices surged by more than $100 per tonne on Monday as tensions in the Middle East raised fears of supply disruption. The sharp rally in European propane prices reflects growing concern over shipping risks near the Strait of Hormuz. The move significantly outpaced gains in crude oil, underlining strong bullish momentum in the…
Hydrogen vs LNG trains in India represents two very different approaches to reducing the railway sector’s dependence on conventional diesel. While hydrogen uses fuel-cell technology to generate electricity onboard, LNG allows a modified diesel engine to operate using both LNG and diesel. India’s first hydrogen fuel-cell train began operations on the Jind-Sonipat section in Haryana…
