BRICS Meeting in Delhi Agrees to Secure Energy Supply Amid Rising Oil Prices

Source: Patrika News | Original Published At: 2026-09-13 04:20:56 UTC

Key Points

• A BRICS meeting was held in Delhi to discuss the deteriorating situation in West Asia and its impact on energy supply.
• BRICS countries agreed to work jointly to maintain smooth flows of global energy supply, trade, and supply chains.
• Crude oil prices briefly crossed $108 per barrel amid fears of shipping disruptions and supply blockages in the Middle East.
• India's Ministry of External Affairs Secretary Sudhakar Dalal said energy security in the Middle East context and BRICS energy cooperation were key discussion points.
• The meeting emphasized that all BRICS members should act collectively within the framework of international law to keep global trade and energy flows uninterrupted.
• BRICS participants described energy security as linked to broader development, social and economic growth, national security, and public welfare.
• The group stressed the need to maintain stability in energy markets amid risks to major supply routes such as the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandeb corridor.