INDIA’S COMBINED FUEL STORAGE CAPACITY EXCEEDS 80 DAYS, SAYS PURI

September 28, 2026

India has enough combined fuel storage capacity to meet more than 80 days of domestic requirements, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Monday, highlighting the country’s energy preparedness amid continuing disruptions in global energy markets.

Speaking at an event in Kolkata, Puri said India’s energy security should not be assessed only through its Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). The country’s expanding network of refineries, import terminals and other storage facilities also contributes to its overall energy buffer.

Puri said India has strengthened its ability to manage external supply disruptions by expanding its refining and import infrastructure. India is currently the world’s third-largest energy consumer and fourth-largest refining centre, according to the minister.

The statement comes as disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz continue to create uncertainty for international energy markets. Puri said India had so far remained insulated from major supply disruptions, while acknowledging that logistics and global energy movements remain challenging. India has also expanded its crude-oil sourcing network from 27 countries to 41, reducing dependence on individual supply regions.

The minister’s remarks underline the government’s emphasis on diversified supplies, domestic refining capacity and expanded storage infrastructure as components of India’s broader energy-security strategy.