Economy · 5 Aug 2026

India LNG imports Strait of Hormuz

With reference to India's LNG imports during May-July 2026, match List I (Supplier Country) with List II (Year-on-Year Change in Supply): List I (Supplier) - List II (YoY Change) 1. Qatar - A. Up 340.9% 2. Oman - B. Up 252.8% 3. United States - C. Down 91.3% 4. Nigeria - D. Up 123.8% How many of the above pairs are correctly matched (1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-D)?

AOnly one pair
BOnly two pairs
COnly three pairs
DAll four pairs

Tests precise quantitative recall across multiple data points simultaneously, requiring aspirants to distinguish similar-looking percentage figures attached to different countries rather than a single isolated fact.

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This question is based on: India's LNG Diversification Worked - But Someone Is Already Paying For It
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Why in news

India's LNG imports rose 15.4% year-on-year in May-July 2026 as supplies from the US, Nigeria and Oman surged to offset a 91.3% collapse in Qatari imports caused by the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

Why for UPSC

UPSC frequently tests precise quantitative data behind a qualitative current-affairs narrative; this question checks whether aspirants retained specific supplier-wise figures, not just the general diversification story.

Prelims summary

Qatar's LNG supply to India fell 91.3% during the Hormuz crisis, offset by surges from the US (+252.8%), Oman (+340.9%) and Nigeria (+123.8%), preserving total import volumes at higher spot prices.

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