India Orders Refiners to Boost LPG Output to 63,810 Tons Daily
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Why in news
The Indian government ordered refiners to increase LPG production to 63,810 tons daily to mitigate supply risks caused by the Iran-US conflict in the Strait of Hormuz.
Background
The government directed state and private refiners (Reliance, ONGC, Oil India, and Gail India) to boost LPG output. Reliance Industries is tasked with the largest increase of 18,000 tons per day using alternative feedstocks like naphtha conversion.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTarget LPG production: 63,810 tons daily
- FactReliance Industries target: 18,000 tons per day
- S&TNaphtha conversion is used as an alternative feedstock for LPG production
- PlaceStrait of Hormuz: A critical maritime chokepoint for global oil and gas transit
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of maritime chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz in India's energy security and the role of domestic production in mitigating global supply shocks.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Energy security risks
- Supply chain diversification
- Impact of geopolitical conflicts on domestic inflation
Keywords: Energy Security · Supply Chain Resilience · Strategic Autonomy · Feedstock Diversification
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