India Manages Energy Crisis Amid Middle East Tensions

Oil became much more expensive as tensions in the Middle East grew.

India imports much of the oil it uses, so this could have caused serious problems.

Instead, India bought oil from a wider group of countries.

Russia became an even larger supplier, while the United Arab Emirates, Venezuela, Oman and Brazil also helped provide oil.

People continued using petrol and diesel for travel and transporting goods.

Use of some other fuels, such as LPG, kerosene and naphtha, went down.

Homes and city gas users received more gas, with consumption rising by 26 percent.

Industries used less gas, which meant they carried more of the adjustment.

These steps helped India avoid widespread energy shortages, although high oil prices remain a risk.