India has invoked emergency measures to secure its energy supply following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, directing domestic refineries to maximise liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) yields through the LPG Control Order.
The move underscores the immediate operational challenges facing major importers as the world's most critical oil chokepoint remains effectively shut.
The directive comes as shipping traffic through the Strait has collapsed to negligible levels, with recent reports indicating only five vessels transiting the corridor following a vessel strike.
This near-total standstill in commercial shipping has severed the primary flow of Middle Eastern crude and gas to Asian markets, forcing governments to activate contingency plans to prevent domestic shortages.
The crisis marks a severe test for India's energy security strategy, which relies heavily on imports from the Persian Gulf.
By mandating higher LPG yields, the Union government aims to stabilise domestic fuel supplies for households and industry, mitigating the risk of price spikes and rationing.