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Part of The conflict involving Iran is impacting the Strait of Hormuz, which supplies global LNG markets, leading to increased scrutiny of energy price caps by Ofgem for the UK market.

How could the competition for LNG cargoes affect India's energy security?

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Increased LNG cargo competition may raise supply risk for India The conflict involving Iran has severely affected energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, leading to intense competition for limited LNG cargoes between regions. According to Rystad Energy's Global Energy Scenarios 2026, this competition risks leaving Asia short of supply. As India is a major Asian economy, this heightened competition for limited LNG resources could increase procurement costs and introduce supply risks for the nation.

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  • The US-Israeli war with Iran has severely affected flows through the Strait of Hormuz.oilprice.com
  • Europe and Asia are competing for the same LNG cargoes, which risks leaving Asia short of supply.oilprice.com
  • In 2021, Russia supplied around 36% of Europe’s gas imports and the US around 6%.oilprice.com
  • By 2025, Russia was down to around 7.5% while US LNG supplied around 21%.oilprice.com

Why it matters

India, like other Asian nations, relies heavily on imported energy, making it structurally vulnerable to disruptions in global energy transit routes. The competition for LNG cargoes driven by geopolitical conflict directly impacts the stability of energy supplies, which is critical for maintaining economic operations and meeting domestic demand.

Globally, the energy system is undergoing a massive shift toward electrification, with China holding significant control over clean-technology supply chains. However, the immediate reliance on fossil fuel flows through chokepoints like Hormuz means that geopolitical instability continues to pose a major risk to the transition, regardless of long-term clean energy trends.

What we don't know yet

  • How quickly can India diversify its LNG sourcing to mitigate reliance on the Strait of Hormuz?
  • What specific price caps or subsidies might India implement to shield consumers from rising LNG procurement costs?

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Major global energy alliances agree on new transit security measures in the GulfThe flow of LNG through the Strait of Hormuz could stabilize, reducing the competitive pressure on Asian buyers.
A significant increase in domestic LNG production capacity is announced by IndiaIndia's exposure to international cargo competition would decrease, mitigating the risk of supply shortages.

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    If LNG supply becomes unreliable due to cargo competition, how might India's peaker plants be utilized to maintain grid stability?

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