India's Energy Security Strengthened Through Strategic Reserves and Supply Diversification

India's Energy Security Strengthened Through Strategic Reserves and Supply Diversification India maintains over 250 million barrels of crude oil and refined petroleum products, providing seven to eight weeks of supply coverage across its full chain. This substantial buffer counters earlier claims about reserve adequacy and demonstrates robust energy infrastructure. The reserves are strategically distributed across underground caverns in Mangalore, Padur, and Visakhapatnam, alongside above-ground tanks and offshore vessels. India's crude procurement now spans 40 countries compared to 27 a decade ago, significantly reducing vulnerability to single-point disruptions. Only 40 percent of India's crude imports transit the Strait of Hormuz, while 60 percent arrive via alternative routes from Russia, West Africa, the Americas, and Central Asia.