India steps up regional energy diplomacy, supplies Bangladesh with diesel
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Amidst rising fuel prices and global energy concerns exacerbated by the Iran war, India is supplying Bangladesh with 45,000 tonnes of diesel, with 5,000 tonnes already delivered via the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline by April. Bangladesh requested the oil from India due to a looming energy crisis. This action highlights India's role as a regional "first responder" and its use of critical commodities to strengthen ties with neighboring countries. India's neutral stance in the conflict has also ensured safe passage for its commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Observers note that India may need to balance its own energy demands with those of its neighbors if fuel shortages persist.
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