Oil Shock from US-Iran War Strengthens Case for Transport Electrification, Renewables

The war has underscored vulnerabilities in India’s energy security, particularly its reliance on imported LNG and oil

March 12, 2026

/ B.S. Nagaraj

/ Electric Vehicles, Market & Policy

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The U.S.-Iran war, now into its second week, has triggered ripple effects on the Indian economy, raising fears of supply chain, shipping, and logistics disruptions across sectors.

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