His recent statement pushed the spotlight back on how important oil reserves are for energy security. Notably, amid rising global conflicts, supply chain disruptions and sudden price shocks can shake entire economies overnight, and oil reserves act as a strong energy shield. How much oil reserves should a country ideally have? According to IEA rules, member countries must maintain oil reserves for at least 90 days of their previous year’s net oil imports. India currently has enough strategic and commercial oil stocks combined to last for 74 days, according to ABP Live.

Source: News 24 February 11, 2026 14:42 UTC