
India is urgently seeking alternative energy sources as the Iran war disrupts critical gas supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. With supply chains under pressure, New Delhi is turning to Africa, particularly Angola, to secure fresh imports. Talks between Indian Oil Corporation and Sonangol signal a potential shift in India’s energy strategy. What began as a temporary response could evolve into a long-term realignment of supply routes. As global tensions reshape trade flows, India’s energy security faces a major test. The crisis highlights how distant conflicts are directly impacting everyday life and economic stability back home.