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2026-04-08 18:26:51
[India Engages with Multiple Parties to Ensure Safe Passage of Ships, Has Not Discussed Passage Fees with Iran, and Simultaneously Promotes Coal Chemical Industry to Reduce Import Dependence] ⑴ Indian government officials stated that India is maintaining communication with Iran and relevant countries to ensure the safe passage of ships and is making every effort to withdraw ships from the Persian Gulf as soon as possible. ⑵ Regarding passage fees in the Strait of Hormuz, Indian officials explicitly stated that no discussions have been held with Iran. ⑶ At the same time, India is urging the steel industry to consider using more domestic coal and is promoting coal gasification technology to reduce import dependence. ⑷ From a trade psychology perspective, India is adopting a pragmatic strategy between energy security and trade costs. On the one hand, it is ensuring short-term shipping safety through diplomatic channels; on the other hand, it is accelerating the implementation of domestic energy alternatives to reduce the risk of long-term external dependence. ⑸ Future focus will be on the actual progress of the withdrawal of Indian ships and the pace of implementation of the coal gasification policy. These two factors will affect India's energy import structure and the transmission of demand to the international commodity market.
