The Impact of Inflation on LPG Refills! A Startling Revelation About LPG Consumption

Inflation has hit LPG particularly hard. Data indicates a significant drop in LPG cylinder consumption, while the consumption of petrol and diesel has risen.

Startling figures regarding LPG (cooking gas) consumption in the country have emerged. In August 2026, India's LPG consumption fell by 16.15% compared to the previous year. According to preliminary data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell, LPG consumption stood at 2.42 million tonnes in August, down from 2.89 million tonnes in August 2025—a decline of approximately 0.47 million tonnes (4.7 lakh tonnes) over the year.

Why has LPG consumption declined?