New Delhi, June 8 -- India expects a steady rise in gas imports from Mozambique shortly, according to Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. On domestic energy security, the minister noted that India maintains sufficient total oil and gas stockpiles to sustain operations for 76 to 80 days.

Speaking with CNN-News18 on Monday, the minister shared this optimistic outlook on diversifying energy sources.

However, Puri expressed concern that any expansion of the Gulf crisis could trigger fresh complications globally.

"It may remain a conflict not confined to that theatre ... you know you could have problems elsewhere. Maybe some other theatre starts off. That would be worrying," Puri said, referring to the crisis in the...