{
  "id": 470884,
  "title": "India expands LNG sourcing network from 6 to 15 countries, crude oil from 27 to 41 amid geopolitical risks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/india-expands-lng-sourcing-network-from-6-to-15-countries-crude-oil",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-10T13:20:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/india/india-expands-lng-sourcing-network-from-6-to-15-countries-crude-oil-from-27-to-41-amid-geopolitical-risks-11786367715951.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India has expanded its sources of both liquefied natural gas (LNG) and crude oil to 15 and 41 countries respectively, aiming to mitigate the risk of supply disruptions due to geopolitical tensions and maritime transit challenges, according to the Indian government. Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi disclosed this information in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha. This diversification in sourcing is intended to lessen India's reliance on any single source, region or transit route, thereby enhancing the country's capacity to manage supply disruptions and market volatility.",
  "summary": "India has expanded its LNG sourcing network from 6 to 15 countries and crude oil sourcing from 27 to 41, the government told Rajya Sabha. The move aims to reduce dependence on specific suppliers and transit routes amid geopolitical risks.",
  "key_points": [
    "India expands LNG sourcing to 15 countries",
    "Crude oil sourcing expanded to 41 countries",
    "Aim to reduce geopolitical risk impact"
  ],
  "editors_take": "India's expanded network of LNG and crude oil suppliers reduces its reliance on single sources, regions, or transit routes, enhancing its ability to manage supply disruptions and market volatility.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/india-expands-e-visa-network-to-88-ports-check-out-11-new-immigration",
        "published": "2026-08-10T14:48:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}