India’s energy security hangs in the balance amid US-Israel-Iran hostilities, prompting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to accuse Prime Minister Narendra Modi of dangerous reticence.
In a viral X post, Gandhi detailed the perils: ‘A volatile world spells catastrophe ahead. Over 40% of our oil, plus critical LPG and LNG, passes through the Hormuz Strait now under threat.’ He highlighted an Iranian warship’s sinking in the Indian Ocean, mere steps from Indian waters.
Demanding robust leadership, Gandhi lambasted Modi as a ‘compromiser’ eroding India’s strategic freedom. Markets echoed the tension, with crude oil soaring past 2% after Iran’s strait shutdown and a missile strike on a container ship.
Officials reassure with stockpiles covering 25 days for crude and products, despite 85% import reliance—half from the Middle East via the vulnerable passage, now reeling from conflict.
This confrontation amplifies partisan divides, as Gandhi positions Congress as the vigilance voice. With prices creeping up and supplies strained, the narrative pits proactive critique against executive caution. India’s path forward demands not just reserves, but resolute policy to shield its economy from international tempests.