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India turns to Iran for oil and gas after 7-year hiatus, signaling limits to U.S. tilt
India has resumed oil and gas imports from Iran after seven years, in a bid to rebalance its ties with Tehran and secure supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
TL;DR
- India has resumed buying oil and gas from Iran after a seven-year hiatus.
- The move aims to mitigate supply disruptions and high energy prices triggered by the Middle East conflict.
- India expects cooperation from Iran to ensure safe passage of its ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
- India has chosen bilateral negotiations with Iran for safe passage instead of joining a U.S.-led naval coalition.
- The resumption of imports suggests India is drawing limits on its alignment with the U.S.
- India's energy procurement costs have soared due to tight global markets and rising fuel prices.