New Delhi, March 4 -- New Delhi is keeping a close eye on its fuel and oil stocks, as disruption in the Strait of Hormuz throws global oil supply chains into disarray.

According to two top officials aware of the matter, state-run refiners have crude oil stocks which will last around 25 days, plus petrol and diesel for another 25 days. India also has around 25 days of cooking gas stock, and liquified natural gas stock of up to 21 days, the people said, even as state-run refiners scout the world for new gas contracts.

All this is in addition to the country's strategic petroleum reserves (SPR). India's existing SPR capacity stands at 5.3 million tonnes, enough to meet just 9.5 days of the country's crude oil needs. As of October 2024, the ...