As of 2022, according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas of the Government of India, how many oil refineries are there in India in total?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) 23.
· As of 2022, India has a total of 23 oil refineries.
· These refineries play a crucial role in meeting the country's petroleum product demand, refining crude oil into various products such as petrol, diesel, kerosene, and other petrochemicals.
· The refineries are operated by both public sector companies (such as Indian Oil Corporation and Bharat Petroleum) and private sector companies.
Additional Information:
· The capacity and number of refineries have evolved over the years, especially with the increase in energy consumption in India. The government has also focused on expanding refining capacity to ensure energy security and self-sufficiency.