Indian refiners have officially resumed purchasing Iranian crude oil, following a waiver from US sanctions announced last month. This marks India's first import of Iranian oil since May 2019. The Petroleum Ministry confirmed that there are no payment hurdles for these imports, despite rumors suggesting otherwise. A tanker carrying 44,000 tonnes of Iranian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) recently docked at Mangalore, indicating a broader strategy to secure energy supplies amid disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Meanwhile, Afghanistan is grappling with severe flooding and landslides, resulting in 77 deaths and 137 injuries over the past ten days. The country's Disaster Management Authority has warned of further rainfall, exacerbating the situation. The floods have damaged infrastructure, including key highways, and affected over 5,800 families. As India navigates its energy needs, the reliance on the Strait of Hormuz remains critical, with over 88% of its crude oil requirements met through imports. The government is also increasing coal-based power generation to manage peak summer demand, despite concerns about the environmental impact and the potential curtailment of renewable energy sources.