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India nearing deal to supply oil, gas to Mauritius
Webdunia | April 10, 2026 8:40 PM CST

New Delhi is finalizing an agreement to supply oil and gas to Mauritius amid the energy crisis over the Middle East conflict, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has said. 

 

Jaishankar made the comments while visiting the Asian island nation for the 9th Indian Ocean Conference, PTI reported on Thursday evening.

 

He said the conflict in the Middle East had underscored the importance of strategic partnerships. 

 

While India Imports 90% of its crude oil needs, it is also a major refiner and exporter of oil and gas to smaller nations in the region. It has supplied oil and gas to several neighboring nations over the last month, including Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

 


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