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Iran Conflict and Hormuz Fears Drive India's LNG Spot Prices Higher

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Escalating tensions around Iran and the threat of a Hormuz Strait closure are pushing up liquefied natural gas prices for India. State-backed Indian energy companies have been turning to the spot LNG market to secure supplies, intensifying competition and driving costs upward. The government is prioritizing support for domestic fertilizer producers, which rely heavily on natural gas as a key input. This urgency to maintain fertilizer output has compelled state firms to bid aggressively on the spot market regardless of elevated prices. The situation is resulting in some of the highest LNG procurement costs India has faced in recent times.

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