New Delhi, April 14 -- India's oil security framework has come under renewed scrutiny following the escalation of tensions in West Asia in 2026, which disrupted global energy markets and exposed vulnerabilities in the country's import-dependent energy system, according to a report by Carnegie India.

The West Asia crisis has underscored the need for India to move beyond reactive measures and adopt a more resilient and forward-looking energy security framework.

The report highlights that India's current approach, based on opportunistic diversification and limited use of strategic reserves, remains inadequate to handle sustained supply shocks.

"India requires higher onshore and offshore storage capacities, along with increased private par...