The growing mismatch between global oil supply and demand is reshaping energy geopolitics. How can India navigate this shifting oil market scenario?
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent);
Topic: Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent);
Q2. The growing mismatch between global oil supply and demand is reshaping energy geopolitics. How can India navigate this shifting oil market scenario? (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: DTE
Why the question Based on the IEA Oil 2025 report, oil supply is projected to outpace demand, creating volatility and shifts in geopolitical influence, which impacts India’s energy security strategy. Key demand of the question The question demands an analysis of how the mismatch between global oil supply and demand is reshaping energy geopolitics and how India can strategically respond to this evolving scenario. Structure of the Answer Introduction Give recent context from IEA 2025 report highlighting supply-demand imbalance and its geopolitical implications. Body How mismatch in supply and demand is altering energy geopolitics (OPEC influence, new trade alignments, volatility, regional tensions). Strategic approaches India can adopt to safeguard energy security (diversification, SPR, biofuels, EVs, energy diplomacy). Conclusion Suggest a future-oriented strategy for India to enhance resilience and leverage emerging opportunities in global oil markets.
Why the question Based on the IEA Oil 2025 report, oil supply is projected to outpace demand, creating volatility and shifts in geopolitical influence, which impacts India’s energy security strategy.
Key demand of the question The question demands an analysis of how the mismatch between global oil supply and demand is reshaping energy geopolitics and how India can strategically respond to this evolving scenario.
Structure of the Answer Introduction Give recent context from IEA 2025 report highlighting supply-demand imbalance and its geopolitical implications.
• How mismatch in supply and demand is altering energy geopolitics (OPEC influence, new trade alignments, volatility, regional tensions).
• Strategic approaches India can adopt to safeguard energy security (diversification, SPR, biofuels, EVs, energy diplomacy).
Conclusion Suggest a future-oriented strategy for India to enhance resilience and leverage emerging opportunities in global oil markets.