Bhagwat, Vishnu creator text xu| 2004 continuing ng p.60-66. The world's dwinding petroleum and gas reserves are a bone of contention among the great powers. Confronted by the aggressive military and economic strategy of the USA and its closest allies, India like China, must secure its energy sources through agreements with oil producing countries, especially Russia and other neighbours in Central Asia and the Middle East. - Reproduced. Energy resources - India Energy resources World Affairs 180718