India’s LPG Consumption Drops 13% Year-on-Year Amid West Asia Tensions
Rising tensions in West Asia have begun to ripple through India’s energy landscape, and the effects are now visible in everyday fuel consumption. One of the clearest signals came in March 2026, when the country saw a sharp dip in the use of cooking gas (LPG).
A noticeable dip in March consumption
India’s LPG consumption fell to 2.379 million tonnes in March 2026, down from 2.729 million tonnes in March 2025. This marks a significant 13% year-on-year decline, highlighting how global disruptions can quickly influence domestic energy patterns.
Supply disruptions behind the fall
India depends on imports for nearly 60% of its LPG needs, with a large share passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Ongoing tensions in West Asia disrupted this crucial route, along with supplies from key partners like Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The result: tighter availability and reduced consumption.
A noticeable dip in March consumption
India’s LPG consumption fell to 2.379 million tonnes in March 2026, down from 2.729 million tonnes in March 2025. This marks a significant 13% year-on-year decline, highlighting how global disruptions can quickly influence domestic energy patterns. Supply disruptions behind the fall
India depends on imports for nearly 60% of its LPG needs, with a large share passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Ongoing tensions in West Asia disrupted this crucial route, along with supplies from key partners like Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The result: tighter availability and reduced consumption.Next Story