Strategic petroleum reserve

UAE to Store 30 Million Barrels Crude Oil in India’s Strategic Reserve

India and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to a significant energy partnership, with the UAE set to store up to 30 million barrels of crude oil in India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve. This collaboration aims to bolster India’s energy security amidst global supply vulnerabilities. Beyond oil reserves, both nations committed to exploring strategic gas reserves and long-term LPG supplies, underscoring a comprehensive energy strategy. The agreement was reached during Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Abu Dhabi, which also featured discussions on regional stability and secure trade routes.

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China Stockpiled Oil Ahead of Iran War

According to an analysis by the US Energy Information Administration, China significantly replenished its strategic oil reserves in 2025, adding an average of 1.1 million barrels per day to reach nearly 1.4 billion barrels by December. This build-up, which included both state and commercial reserves, continued into early 2026 before the onset of the conflict in Iran. The administration estimates that by December 2025, China’s state reserves approximated 360 million barrels, while its commercial reserves reached about 1 billion barrels.

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