Consider the following pairs regarding India's energy import dependence on the Strait of Hormuz: Commodity - Approximate share of India's imports routed through the Strait of Hormuz 1. Crude oil - 40% 2. LNG - 60% 3. LPG - 90% How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
IR · 18 Jul 2026
Strait of Hormuz India energy imports
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Why in news
The Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) directed shipping companies to stop deploying Indian seafarers on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz after missile strikes killed one Indian crew member and injured ten others aboard tankers MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa.
Why for UPSC
UPSC frequently tests precise import-dependence figures tied to strategic geography, since these numbers carry direct relevance to India's energy security and foreign policy calculus in West Asia.
Prelims summary
India routes roughly 40% of crude oil, 60% of LNG and 90% of LPG imports through the Strait of Hormuz, making it a critical chokepoint for India's energy security.
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