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India Expands Petroleum Reserves
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 13 Aug 2026, 12:03 PM
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India is planning to expand its strategic petroleum reserves with new facilities in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. This move aims to enhance the country's energy security.
India's strategic petroleum reserves are set to get a boost with the establishment of new facilities in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The expansion of these reserves is crucial for the country's energy security, as it will provide a buffer against potential disruptions in global oil supplies. The new facilities will help India to store more crude oil, which can be used in times of emergency or when global oil prices are high.