{"id":208772,"date":"2026-03-19T19:40:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T14:10:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/?p=208772"},"modified":"2026-03-19T19:40:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T14:10:52","slug":"hormuz-strait-blocked-india-switches-to-us-for-lpg-and-oil-to-avert-fuel-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/hormuz-strait-blocked-india-switches-to-us-for-lpg-and-oil-to-avert-fuel-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"Hormuz Strait Blocked! India Switches to US for LPG and Oil to Avert Fuel Crisis!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With the strategic Strait of Hormuz remaining closed since late February due to escalating regional tensions, India has moved swiftly to prevent a domestic energy crisis. In an unprecedented logistical shift, New Delhi has started sourcing Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), LNG, and crude oil directly from the United States, bypassing the volatile Persian Gulf region entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The closure of the Strait of Hormuz\u2014a chokepoint through which nearly 20% of the world&#8217;s oil flows\u2014had raised alarms over potential fuel shortages in India. To counter this, Indian state-run refineries and gas companies have re-routed their supply chains. Ships are now traversing the longer but safer route via the Cape of Good Hope to bring in shale gas and crude from American ports like Houston and Corpus Christi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the increased transit time and shipping costs pose a challenge, the Indian government has prioritized consistent supply to ensure that households do not face a shortage of cooking gas. Industry analysts suggest that this &#8220;US-pivot&#8221; is not just a temporary fix but a strategic move to diversify India\u2019s energy basket. By deepening ties with American energy giants, India is effectively insulating its economy from the unpredictable volatility of Middle Eastern geopolitics. As the first fleet of American tankers arrives at Indian shores, the looming shadow of a national fuel blackout appears to be fading.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the strategic Strait of Hormuz remaining closed since late February due to escalating regional tensions, India has moved swiftly to prevent a domestic energy crisis. 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