Iran’s recent attack on Qatar’s Ras Laffan, the world’s largest LNG hub, has sent shockwaves through the global energy market, and India finds itself at the epicenter of this crisis. With Ras Laffan supplying around one-fifth of the world’s LNG, the damage caused by the strike is set to disrupt global gas flows for years to come. For India, the situation is particularly dire — as the country imports nearly 40% of its LNG from Qatar. To make matters worse, the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for oil and gas shipments, has become increasingly perilous after Iran’s actions, threatening vital crude and LPG supplies. As gas and oil prices soar and shortages loom, India is scrambling for alternative energy sources, but with freight costs rising and global demand high, the struggle to secure supplies is only going to intensify. This energy crisis is not just an inconvenience for India — it could impact everything from power generation to cooking gas, and even crucial fertilizer production as the sowing season nears.