EconomyEXCLUSIVE: India may charge gas users to fund planned $42 billion fuel reserves, sources say

India could levy a charge on users of cooking gas and natural gas, according to two sources directly familiar with the matter. The proposed revenue would help finance a planned strategic fuel reserve valued at $42 billion. Supply disruptions during the Iran war highlighted vulnerabilities in India’s supply chains. The possible fee is being considered after those disruptions exposed the risks.

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RReuters★★★★☆2026-08-05 10:45Original