A report cited by Indian media says India’s strategic oil reserves provide coverage for roughly 9 to 10 days of the country’s crude oil imports. The report, released by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) and discussed across outlets, argues that the level of reserves is comparatively low when measured against other major import-dependent economies. It notes that countries such as Japan and South Korea maintain reserves sufficient for more than 200 days. The reporting also highlights vulnerabilities in India’s broader energy security posture. While India imports a significant share of its gas supply in the form of LNG, the report says the country does not have dedicated strategic gas storage facilities. As a result, sectors that rely on gas—including fertiliser plants and city gas networks—are described as being exposed to disruptions in supply. Overall, the sources present the findings as a gap in preparedness for supply shocks and as a contrast with reserve practices in other countries that depend heavily on imported energy.