'India Moving Towards Energy Self-Sufficiency': Hardeep Puri Amid Trump Threat Over Russian Oil
/ Aug 09, 2025, 12:06PM IST
Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has laid out the stark reality of India's energy battle, the nation is pushing toward self-sufficiency, but the road is long. With 80% of crude oil and 50% of natural gas still imported, and Donald Trump's tariff hikes adding fresh global pressure, India is expanding its domestic production through new refineries, exploration, and 113 operational compressed biogas plants. From diversifying imports across 40 countries, including Russia, to expanding CNG-ready vehicles and LPG access for over 33 crore households, India's strategy is a mix of innovation, resilience, and global diplomacy. This is how India plans to power its future while navigating an energy storm.#hardeepsinghpuri #petroleummminister #indiacleanenergy #biofuels #cbgplants #cngcarsindia #lpgconnections #ujjwalayojana #lpgimports #oilimportsindia #naturalgasproduction #energysecurity #atmanirbharbharat #indiaoildemand #fuelproduction #energysummit #renewableenergy #pioneerbiofuels360 #indiaenergynews #indianrefineries #breakingnews #trending #trendingnow #toi #bharat #toibharat #indianews
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