# India Diesel Exports Continue Amid US Ban Threat

> India pledges diesel exports despite US ban threat as refining capacity expands.
- Title: India Diesel Exports Continue Amid US Ban Threat | Shortify
- Summary: India pledges diesel exports despite US ban threat as refining capacity expands. India will continue diesel exports to global markets even if the US imposes…
- Keywords: india, diesel, us ban, global fuel crunch, hardeep puri, indian oil corp, refining capacity, seaborne diesel, Exports, Continue, Ban, Threat
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/oil-gas/india-to-continue-diesel-exports-despite-us-ban-threat-says-hardeep-singh-puri-amid-global-fuel-crunch/articleshow/134475630.cms
- Author: ET Online
- Published: 2026-09-25T05:10:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: india, diesel, us ban, global fuel crunch, hardeep puri, indian oil corp, refining capacity, seaborne diesel
## India's diesel export commitment
India will continue diesel exports as planned even if the US moves ahead with a ban on overseas fuel sales.

> We honor our commitments
## Global diesel market strain
Global diesel prices have climbed sharply due to US-Iran conflict and Russia-Ukraine war.
## US pump price record
US pump prices hit record highs prompting speculation of a diesel export ban to hold domestic supply.
## Refining capacity growth
India's refining capacity stands at 267 MTPA today and is set to reach 290 MTPA within a year.
## Foreign investment in refining
Saudi Aramco and Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. are in talks to invest in India's refining sector.
## India's fuel security
India handled the Strait of Hormuz crisis with uninterrupted LPG supplies through coordination with UAE, Navy, and external agencies.
## Global market position
India has become the second-largest seaborne diesel supplier after the US, accounting for 10 percent of global shipments.
## Key takeaway

India will continue diesel exports to global markets even if the US imposes a ban, leveraging its growing refining capacity to meet international demand.