<h1>Energy supply diversification: India shifts toward Russian crude to offset Strait of Hormuz disruptions and protect fuel flows.</h1> India increased Russian crude imports to offset shipments halted through the Strait of Hormuz, reducing the immediate shortfall from Middle Eastern supplies while maintaining refined product availability. The Strait of Hormuz is identified as a critical chokepoint for crude, LPG and LNG; mitigation measures include supplier diversification, enhanced Russian flows, and refinery adjustments to maximise LPG recovery, though such optimisations yield only marginal increases and leave a significant import dependency.