India keeps refineries running despite Hormuz shock by diversifying crude supply fast

Most of the cushion came from diversified imports

India is sustaining strong refinery operations even as Strait of Hormuz tensions disrupt global energy markets. S&P Global Energy says the key has been aggressive crude diversification, shifting purchases across multiple sources and raising significant Russian oil imports. This strategy is helping protect domestic fuel supplies, keeping refineries running at steady, resilient levels despite mounting pressure in the energy system.