Published: 22 March 2026Business TodayPolitics
PM Modi Addresses Parliament on Strait of Hormuz Crisis, Assures Energy Security
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha on Monday, describing the West Asia situation as concerning and worrisome. He stated that any closure of the Strait of Hormuz is unacceptable, noting that a large quantity of crude oil, gas, fertilisers and essential items comes to India through this critical waterway.
Modi informed Parliament that India currently holds 53 lakh metric tonnes of strategic petroleum reserves and is sourcing energy from 41 countries with diversified import channels. He highlighted that India has increased its solar power capacity from approximately 3 GW to 140 GW over the past decade, strengthening domestic energy resilience. The government has made efforts to ensure that petrol, diesel, and gas supplies remain uninterrupted despite the ongoing conflict.
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Q: Assess India's energy-security posture against the Strait of Hormuz crisis, referring to PM Modi's Lok Sabha statement on strategic reserves and supply diversification.
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PM Modi told Lok Sabha that any Strait of Hormuz closure is unacceptable, since crude oil, gas and fertilisers flow through it. India holds 53 lakh metric tonnes of strategic petroleum reserves, sources energy from 41 countries, and expanded solar capacity from nearly 3 GW to 140 GW over a decade.
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From how many countries does India currently source its energy imports, as stated by PM Modi in Parliament?
Explanation · Correct answer CPM Modi stated India sources energy from 41 countries with diversified import channels to ensure uninterrupted supply.
Frequently asked questions
What did Narendra Modi say in the Lok Sabha about the West Asia situation and the Strait of Hormuz?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the West Asia situation as concerning and worrisome. He said any closure of the Strait of Hormuz is unacceptable because a large quantity of crude oil, gas, fertilisers, and essential items comes to India through this critical waterway.
How much strategic petroleum reserve did Modi say India currently holds?
Modi informed Parliament that India currently holds 53 lakh metric tonnes of strategic petroleum reserves. He also said India is sourcing energy from 41 countries with diversified import channels.
How has India's solar power capacity changed over the past decade according to the address?
Modi highlighted that India's solar power capacity has increased from approximately 3 GW to 140 GW over the past decade. He linked this growth to stronger domestic energy resilience.
Which fuel supplies has the government tried to keep uninterrupted during the conflict?
The government has made efforts to ensure that petrol, diesel, and gas supplies remain uninterrupted despite the ongoing conflict.
