New Delhi, June 30 -- Former Director (HR) of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), Raj Kumar Dubey, said India's diversified crude sourcing strategy, strategic petroleum reserves and coordinated government response helped the country withstand disruptions arising from the Strait of Hormuz crisis without major fuel shortages or sharp price hikes.

Speaking to ANI, Dubey said India's long-term planning enabled it to quickly respond to supply disruptions by turning to alternative crude suppliers.

"Long-term planning is very important. Previously, you had 20 sources; you used to take crude from 20 countries. This has changed in the last 7-8 years, from 20 countries we are today taking crude from 41 countries," he said.

"So, as soon ...