For a nation that imports 85 per cent of its oil, Strategic Petroleum Reserves aren't a luxury. They're essential. A single global disruption could leave tankers stranded, fuel pumps dry, and factories paralysed. These government-held stockpiles serve as a crucial lifeline when the world stops running.

The concept emerged from the oil crises of the 1970s, when t

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