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China quietly boosts strategic oil reserves as world totals 2.5 billion barrels by 2025

China quietly boosts strategic oil reserves as world totals 2.5 billion barrels by 2025

Global strategic oil reserves hit 2.5 billion barrels by end-2025, led by China, the United States, and Japan. The US is drawing down supplies to help lower prices, but other countries still hold major stockpiles. China stands out for materially increasing reserves in recent years, signaling a tighter grip on energy security.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
India pushes flex fuel cars to cut oil imports amid Middle East turmoil

India pushes flex fuel cars to cut oil imports amid Middle East turmoil

India is set to fast-track flex-fuel vehicles that can run on higher ethanol blends, aiming to curb dependence on imported oil. The push comes as crude markets stay jittery due to geopolitical shocks, including conflicts affecting Middle East energy supplies. If adoption accelerates, ethanol could become a buffer against oil price spikes and import volatility.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Israel Iran conflict could jolt global oil flows and put India on a price shock watch

Israel Iran conflict could jolt global oil flows and put India on a price shock watch

A wider Israel-Iran conflict would flare up in West Asia, a core oil-producing region, raising fears of supply disruptions and price volatility. The real impact for India depends on how quickly shipping routes, regional production, and global crude benchmarks react—either cushioning the shock or turning it into a sharper, longer spike.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
India’s dream for a global energy powerhouse crumbled after decades of ONGC Videsh plans

India’s dream for a global energy powerhouse crumbled after decades of ONGC Videsh plans

ONGC Videsh was created to secure overseas oil assets and reduce India’s reliance on imports. But after six decades, energy self-reliance still feels out of reach. The story highlights how ambitious global sourcing plans can be undermined by evolving markets, shifting strategy, and persistent demand for external supply.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Rajnath Singh Warns Strait of Hormuz Disruption Would Hit India’s Economy and Stability Directly

Rajnath Singh Warns Strait of Hormuz Disruption Would Hit India’s Economy and Stability Directly

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in Berlin that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz would have direct consequences for India’s energy security, economy, and national stability. Framing it as “stark realities” rather than distant events, he argued that India’s developing economy remains highly vulnerable to any disruption in critical energy routes.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
Gadkari urges India to push 100 percent ethanol blending soon for energy independence

Gadkari urges India to push 100 percent ethanol blending soon for energy independence

Nitin Gadkari says India should target 100 percent ethanol blending soon to improve energy self-reliance as global oil markets stay uncertain. With India currently importing about 87 percent of its oil, the push will accelerate alternative and biofuel production. Green hydrogen is also flagged as a future fuel option.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Viksit Bharat by 2047 hinges on ditching fossil fuels for clean energy sovereignty

Viksit Bharat by 2047 hinges on ditching fossil fuels for clean energy sovereignty

India’s Viksit Bharat push by 2047 is at risk if the country continues leaning on imported fossil fuels. The argument: clean energy is essential not just for climate goals, but for economic stability and global influence. Progress in non-fossil power and green hydrogen must be accelerated, with stronger storage and “firm” clean power to secure energy sovereignty and developed-country status.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Nuclear power is roaring back worldwide four decades after Chernobyl fears

Nuclear power is roaring back worldwide four decades after Chernobyl fears

Chernobyl’s 1986 disaster and later Fukushima dealt nuclear power a long reputational blow, but momentum has returned after four decades. The International Energy Agency’s Fatih Birol says demand is reviving globally, with the war-driven pressure on energy security in the Middle East providing a major boost. Today, the world is building and planning again as more reactors move forward.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
IEA chief warns energy crisis won’t fade fast even if fighting stops

IEA chief warns energy crisis won’t fade fast even if fighting stops

The IEA chief says the global energy crisis is rooted in a deep disruption that won’t clear immediately, even if war ends soon. Restoring energy security will take considerable time, with lingering effects on supply chains, markets, and confidence worldwide—turning a potential ceasefire into only a partial relief.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Andhra Pradesh readies 5400 crore solar plant as ReNew enters ingot and wafer race

Andhra Pradesh readies 5400 crore solar plant as ReNew enters ingot and wafer race

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will lay the foundation stone for ReNew Energy Global’s ₹5,400 crore solar manufacturing facility in Anakapalli. The 6 GW ingot and wafer unit is designed to strengthen domestic clean-energy supply chains and improve energy security, aligning with the state’s Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Larsen Toubro ships seventh 700 MWe steam generator early for nuclear power push

Larsen Toubro ships seventh 700 MWe steam generator early for nuclear power push

Larsen & Toubro has dispatched its seventh 700 MWe steam generator to Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd ahead of schedule. Manufactured at the company’s Gujarat facilities, the equipment is intended to speed up NPCIL’s nuclear energy plans and strengthen India’s energy security. The early dispatch underscores continued momentum in critical infrastructure supply timelines.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Indian tanker Desh Garima reaches Mumbai with 97000 tonnes of crude after Strait of Hormuz gamble

Indian tanker Desh Garima reaches Mumbai with 97000 tonnes of crude after Strait of Hormuz gamble

Indian-flagged tanker Desh Garima arrived off Mumbai on April 22 carrying about 97,000 metric tonnes of crude oil. The ship’s voyage included a successful transit through the Strait of Hormuz, a route marked by heightened geopolitical risk. With all 31 Indian crew members safe, the arrival is expected to strengthen India’s energy security and support steady domestic fuel supplies.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
Can India cook without LPG The real answer depends on induction cooktop manufacturing at scale

Can India cook without LPG The real answer depends on induction cooktop manufacturing at scale

When Iran-war disruptions tightened LPG supply, Indian households increasingly turned to induction cooktops, creating a sudden spike in demand. That shift raises a harder question than “can consumers adapt”: can India produce induction cooktops at scale quickly and reliably. The article argues energy security hinges on many overlooked supply-chain details, not just end-user choices.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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