India needs to expand its energy basket and re-strategize its energy policy by adopting a more integrated approach. Discuss (200 Words)
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KEY POINTS
· India strongly believes that the pricing of liquid hydrocarbons should be reasonable, responsible and be determined by market forces.
· India has repeatedly expressed concern at supply of oil being artificially adjusted below demand levels by oil producing countries, leading to rising prices and negative attendant consequences.
· The cost at which Indian refiners sourced their crude oil averaged $82.11 a barrel, the price was at about $80.70 a barrel.
· We need to invest more and fast in our crude oil storage capacity, considering our dependence on petroleum products is only going to grow over the next two decades.
· Geopolitical realities in Asia and in the Indian Ocean are getting more alarming by the day, challenging our energy security in terms of maritime supply routes and lines.
· The twin imperatives of growing uncertainties over security of supply and India’s rapidly rising oil demand and import dependence make it crucial for the country to hold at least a month or two of needs in reserve.
· If India wants to use SPR to moderate prices when other avenues of relief are shut or simply as leverage against OPEC.
· Five million barrels is a token gesture, it won't move the needle on global supply.
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