{"id":17578,"date":"2026-06-12T03:12:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T09:42:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/?p=17578"},"modified":"2026-06-12T03:12:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T09:42:59","slug":"indias-fuel-availability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/indias-fuel-availability\/","title":{"rendered":"Govt Plans to Expand Fuel Cover From 60 Days to 3 Months"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\"><\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/indias-fuel-availability\/#What_Is_the_Government_Considering_for_Indias_Fuel_Availability\" >What Is the Government Considering for India\u2019s Fuel Availability?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/indias-fuel-availability\/#Why_Is_India_Reviewing_Its_Fuel_Cover_Now\" >Why Is India Reviewing Its Fuel Cover Now?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/indias-fuel-availability\/#What_Does_Indias_Current_Fuel_Availability_Include\" >What Does India\u2019s Current Fuel Availability Include?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/indias-fuel-availability\/#What_Role_Can_PSU_Oil_Companies_Play\" >What Role Can PSU Oil Companies Play?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/indias-fuel-availability\/#What_Role_Does_ISPRL_Play_in_Indias_Petroleum_Reserves\" >What Role Does ISPRL Play in India\u2019s Petroleum Reserves?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/indias-fuel-availability\/#How_Can_Larger_Petroleum_Reserves_Help_India\" >How Can Larger Petroleum Reserves Help India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/indias-fuel-availability\/#Final_Outlook\" >Final Outlook<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<nav style=\"--separator: &quot;\/&quot;\" class=\"wp-block-breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\"><ol><li><a href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/\">Home<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/latest-news\/\">News<\/a><\/li><li><span aria-current=\"page\">Govt Plans to Expand Fuel Cover From 60 Days to 3 Months<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The government is evaluating a proposal by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to increase India\u2019s fuel availability from around <strong>60 days<\/strong> to nearly <strong>three months of demand<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The review comes amid global volatility in crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions. Public sector oil companies may be asked to build larger inventories once external conditions stabilise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Government_Considering_for_Indias_Fuel_Availability\"><\/span>What Is the Government Considering for India\u2019s Fuel Availability?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The government is considering increasing the country&#8217;s emergency fuel buffer.<br><br><strong>Here are the key details:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Detail<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Current \/ Proposed Status<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Current fuel availability<\/td><td>Around 60 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Proposed cover<\/td><td>Up to 3 months of demand<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main objective<\/td><td>Reduce supply-shock risk<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Possible route<\/td><td>Larger inventories with PSU oil companies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Current status<\/td><td>Under consideration; no final decision yet<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_India_Reviewing_Its_Fuel_Cover_Now\"><\/span>Why Is India Reviewing Its Fuel Cover Now?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India imports nearly 89% of its oil needs, making the economy sensitive to global supply disruptions and crude price hikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2025-26, India imported crude oil worth $134.7 billion. Crude petroleum was the largest component among major imports, followed by gold, vegetable oils, and fertilisers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This high import dependence makes petroleum reserves important for fuel planning, inflation management, and economic stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_Indias_Current_Fuel_Availability_Include\"><\/span>What Does India\u2019s Current Fuel Availability Include?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India\u2019s current fuel availability is not limited to strategic petroleum reserves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>crude oil stored in strategic reserves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>refined fuel stocks with oil marketing companies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fuel available in pipelines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>supplies already in transit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means the proposed increase would be to strengthen India\u2019s overall fuel backup, not just expand one type of storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Role_Can_PSU_Oil_Companies_Play\"><\/span>What Role Can PSU Oil Companies Play?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Public sector oil companies may be asked to hold larger crude stockpiles as part of the proposed plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This could include companies such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Indian Oil Corporation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bharat Petroleum Corporation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hindustan Petroleum Corporation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These commercial inventories can complement strategic reserves to improve India\u2019s preparedness during global supply disruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Role_Does_ISPRL_Play_in_Indias_Petroleum_Reserves\"><\/span>What Role Does ISPRL Play in India\u2019s Petroleum Reserves?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ISPRL stands for Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserve Limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It manages India\u2019s strategic crude oil storage facilities. The country currently has a strategic storage capacity of 5.33 million metric tonnes across:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visakhapatnam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mangaluru<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Padur<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These reserves act as a safety buffer during supply shortages, geopolitical conflicts, or sudden crude price spikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_Larger_Petroleum_Reserves_Help_India\"><\/span>How Can Larger Petroleum Reserves Help India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A larger reserve base can support energy security in India by reducing immediate pressure during global supply shocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It may help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maintain fuel supply during disruptions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support refinery operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce short-term pressure from crude price spikes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve planning for oil marketing companies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthen India\u2019s response to external risks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For an import-dependent economy, higher petroleum reserves can act as a cushion during uncertain global market conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Outlook\"><\/span>Final Outlook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India\u2019s proposal to raise fuel availability to three months shows a stronger focus on long-term energy security.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No final decision has been taken yet. The next key factors to watch will be the proposal timeline, storage requirements, <a href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/government-banks-in-india\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/government-banks-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PSU<\/a> oil company participation, crude price trends, and how India balances strategic reserves with commercial inventories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Source:<\/strong>&nbsp;https:\/\/www.moneycontrol.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#d79b30\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Disclaimer<\/mark>: This content is for education and awareness purposes only and should not be considered investment advice or a recommendation. Investments in securities markets are subject to market risks. 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