How A Waterway 3,000 Km From Delhi Became The Reason Your CNG, Fuel Bills Spiked

Last Updated:May 26, 2026, 13:32 IST Tucked between Iran, Oman, and the UAE, the 33-kilometre Strait of Hormuz carries nearly 20% of global petroleum and liquid natural gas (LNG) supplies A maritime chokepoint 3,000 kilometres away is directly impacting domestic budgets in Delhi. The recent surge in your compressed natural gas (CNG), petrol, and diesel bills is tied to escalating geopolitical conflicts in West Asia, which have severely disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. News18 explains. The Strait of Hormuz Tucked between Iran, Oman, and the UAE, this narrow 33-kilometre waterway carries nearly 20% of global petroleum and liquid…