India, March 3 -- Indian airports are taking fuel stocks as a precautionary measure amid the possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which could disrupt global oil flows, people familiar with the matter said.

The escalating conflict between Iran and the United States has caused worries over oil trade, with Tehran claiming that it has already closed the Strait, but it is not clear whether it is a complete closure. Follow live updates on the US-Iran war

Airports have been asked to provide five key details as authorities survey the current fuel status, the above mentioned people said. The details have to be submitted in the following format:

1. Current available stock of fuel

2. Average daily fuel consumption

3. Estimated fuel require...