Dear Editor,
I want to publish my view through columns of your leading newspaper in Kashmir on Hoemuz Closure reminding it that it chokes 40% of supply lines India . Below mentioned are my views on the subject:-
Strategic Resilience Amidst Hormuz Closure
The reported 50 days buffer of crude & refined products provides a critical albeit temporary cushion as the Strait of Hormuz closure chokes 40% of our supply lines. While 25 days of crude excluding Strategic Petroleum Reserves is reassuring the volatility of Brent crude exceeding dollar 80 per barrel demands accelerated diversification.With Qatar’s LNG production paused & Aramco’s Juaymah terminal damaged our energy security hinges on distant geographies. The Ministry’s 24/7 monitoring is vital but we must address the 44 month low in Russian imports. True resilience requires aggressive procurement from non Middle Eastern sources to ensure that cautious optimism doesn’t dissolve if this West Asian conflict becomes a protracted war of attrition.
VijayKumar H K
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Raichur, Karnataka
Environmentalist
