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India turns to US for LPG as Hormuz crisis exposes energy security risks; oil markets brace for fresh volatility

India is seeking Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) supplies from the United States due to a disruption that cut nearly 30% of its LPG supplies. This situation arose from the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, which has heightened concerns over energy security in the region. The reliance on US LPG highlights India's vulnerability to global energy market fluctuations and the importance of diversifying energy sources for national security.