A Distant Strait, A Domestic Predicament: India’s Hormuz Exposure
The ongoing crisis in West Asia underscores a reality for India – the Strait of Hormuz is not merely a geographic chokepoint; it is a structural vulnerability embedded within India’s energy economy. The majority of the world's oil and major LNG flows pass through this short maritime corridor, so any disruption almost instantly results in price instability, supply bottlenecks, and policy recalibration in New Delhi.



















