New Delhi, June 17 -- India's energy security challenge has evolved beyond dependence on imported fossil fuels and now poses wider risks to inflation, industrial competitiveness, public finances and strategic autonomy, according to a new study released by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW).

The study, 'How Secure is India's Energy Future? Assessing Accessibility, Reliability, and Affordability', said India's fossil fuel system remains vulnerable due to concentrated suppliers, exposed shipping routes, limited reserves and storage capacity, refinery constraints and exposure to global price volatility.

"India's energy security challenge is no longer just about how much coal, oil, and gas the country imports. The deeper ris...