The military conflict involving Iran has triggered a dramatic restructuring of the global liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market. Critical shipping disruptions along the Strait of Hormuz—the vital transit corridor for West Asian energy exports—have forced major Asian economies to secure alternative cooking gas and industrial fuel supplies. The United States has emerged as the principal beneficiary of this trade shift, as American LPG shipments surge toward energy-hungry markets in India and China to fill the supply gap created by Middle Eastern geopolitical turmoil.

Iran war reshapes global LPG trade

<p>The Union Government has, for the first time, fixed maximum daily cooking gas LPG production targets for state-run and private ‌refineries, as it seeks to build a domestic supply safety net in the face of vulnerabilities due to the conflict in West Asia. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry, in an order, said that the maximum production level for 21 refineries is set at 63,810 tonnes a day, about 70 per cent of the country's daily consumption, more than double the domestic LPG output in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.&nbsp;</p><p>Among them, Reliance Industries Limited has been assigned 18,000 tonnes per day for its 33-million-tonne domestic-tariff area refinery in Jamnagar, Gujarat, while its 35.2 million export-only facility has been exempted from the daily targets. On the other hand, 18 state-run refineries are directed to collectively produce 31,470 tonnes per day. Companies like ONGC and GAIL, which produce LPG from natural gas, are tasked to produce &nbsp;6,460 tonnes per day. Rosneft-backed Nayara Energy's Vadniary Refinery must supply 20 million tonnes a year, i.e., 4,480 tonnes a day, according to the order.</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kfc-mangaluru-raid-spoiled-chicken-expired-oil-1786879521760"><strong>KFC Mangaluru outlet sealed after complaint of spoiled and foul smelling chicken</strong></a></p><p>"It is hereby ordered that all public sector, joint venture and private sector oil refining companies, and upstream oil companies shall develop, augment and at all times maintain adequate infrastructure for storage, evacuation and transport of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) either by itself or through other entities, viz railways or road tankers adequate for the specified quantities," read the order.</p><p>The refineries were asked to implement all “technically and economically feasible measures and technologies such as naphtha-to-LPG conversion, gasoline-based fluid catalytic cracking unit to petro-fluid catalytic cracking unit, or other upgrades,” to maximise LPG production beyond minimum producible quantities.&nbsp;</p><p>The Union Government said that it will update the production schedule on January 1 and July 1 of every year. India consumed 33.2 million tonnes of LPG in the fiscal year 2025-26, ie 91,000 tonnes per day. Among these, 13.1 million tonnes a year were produced domestically, while 21.3 million tonnes, roughly 64 per cent was imported. Almost 90 per cent of these imports were through the Strait of Hormuz from Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia. This left India in sever crisis in the US-Israeli war on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz&nbsp;</p>

The Union Government has set maximum daily LPG production targets for 21 refineries to strengthen domestic supplies amid risks from the West Asia conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions.

The Union Government has, for the first time, fixed maximum daily cooking gas LPG production targets for state-run and private ‌refineries, as it seeks to build a domestic supply safety net in the face of vulnerabilities due to the conflict in West Asia. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry, in an order, said that the maximum production level for 21 refineries is set at 63,810 tonnes a day, about 70 per cent of the country's daily consumption, more than double the domestic LPG output in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. Among them, Reliance Industries Limited has been assigned 18,000 tonnes per day for its 33-million-tonne domestic-tariff area refinery in Jamnagar, Gujarat, while its 35.2 million export-only facility has been exempted from the daily targets. On the other hand, 18 state-run refineries are directed to collectively produce 31,470 tonnes per day. Companies like ONGC and GAIL, which produce LPG from natural gas, are tasked to produce 6,460 tonnes per day. Rosneft-backed Nayara Energy's Vadniary Refinery must supply 20 million tonnes a year, i.e., 4,480 tonnes a day, according to the order. Also Read: KFC Mangaluru outlet sealed after complaint of spoiled and foul smelling chicken "It is hereby ordered that all public sector, joint venture and private sector oil refining companies, and upstream oil companies shall develop, augment and at all times maintain adequate infrastructure for storage, evacuation and transport of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) either by itself or through other entities, viz railways or road tankers adequate for the specified quantities," read the order. The refineries were asked to implement all “technically and economically feasible measures and technologies such as naphtha-to-LPG conversion, gasoline-based fluid catalytic cracking unit to petro-fluid catalytic cracking unit, or other upgrades,” to maximise LPG production beyond minimum producible quantities. The Union Government said that it will update the production schedule on January 1 and July 1 of every year. India consumed 33.2 million tonnes of LPG in the fiscal year 2025-26, ie 91,000 tonnes per day. Among these, 13.1 million tonnes a year were produced domestically, while 21.3 million tonnes, roughly 64 per cent was imported. Almost 90 per cent of these imports were through the Strait of Hormuz from Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia. This left India in sever crisis in the US-Israeli war on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz

<p>The Union Government has set maximum daily LPG production targets for 21 refineries to strengthen domestic supplies amid risks from the West Asia conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions.</p>

India fixes daily LPG production limits, Reliance gets highest at 18,000 tonnes

The U.S. has emerged as the top supplier of liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas to India in May, as shipments from the Gulf countries fell due to traffic disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.


US Emerges as World's Leading Oil Supplier in 2026

A dramatic shift is underway in India's energy map. The United States is now India's largest supplier of LPG, the cooking gas used by millions of Indian households every day. This has not been a gradual shift, but a sharp move in just weeks.


Texas To India: How America Is Reshaping India’s Cooking Fuel Supply 

 A dramatic shift is underway in India's energy map. The United States is now India's largest supplier of LPG, the cooking gas used by millions of Indian households every day. This has not been a gradual shift, but a sharp move in just weeks.

In this gripping report, we break down how an Indian LPG tanker managed to escape the volatile Strait of Hormuz during escalating tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel.

The vessel, carrying thousands of tonnes of LPG, was forced to wait for weeks as missile strikes and drone activity intensified in the region. With traditional shipping lanes compromised, the tanker was guided through an unusual and rarely used route near Iran’s Larak Island—under the supervision of Iranian forces.

Indian LPG Tanker’s Dangerous Escape via Secret Hormuz Route

The Government of India has allowed the sale of kerosene through select petrol pumps as part of emergency measures to ease pressure on LPG supplies.

Under the new rules, public sector oil marketing companies can store and distribute kerosene via designated fuel stations across multiple states for household use such as cooking and lighting.

The move includes temporary relaxation of petroleum safety and licensing norms and will remain in effect for 60 days. It comes amid global energy disruptions impacting LPG availability, with the government aiming to ensure continued access to essential fuel.

India: Centre Allows Kerosene Sale At Petrol Pumps To Ease LPG Supply Pressure

The LPG tanker Jag Vasant has docked at Vadinar Port after a 23-day journey at sea, marking a significant delivery in India’s energy supply chain. Authorities confirmed smooth docking and offloading operations, strengthening the region’s fuel distribution network.

LPG Tanker Jag Vasant Arrives at Gujarat’s Vadinar Port After 23 Days at Sea

The 2026 Hormuz crisis has forced India to aggressively reduce its 60 per cent reliance on LPG imports. By scaling up electric cooking, rural biogas, and DME blending, India aims to secure its domestic fuel supply against global shocks.


<p>The 2026 Hormuz crisis has forced India to aggressively reduce its 60 per cent reliance on LPG imports. By scaling up electric cooking, rural biogas, and DME blending, India aims to secure its domestic fuel supply against global shocks.</p>

How can India reduce its dependence on LPG imports?

India has adopted a calibrated response to its ongoing LPG shortage, moving from emergency cuts to controlled restoration. The centre has increased LPG allocation to states to 50 percent of pre-crisis levels, with an additional 20 percent supply being released in this phase.


India Rations LPG as Supply Crisis Continues 

The government has announced a 20% hike in commercial LPG allocation, providing much-needed relief to restaurants, canteens, and hospitals amid a persistent supply crunch. The move ensures uninterrupted cooking and hospital services, helping businesses and essential services operate smoothly. This measure highlights the government’s focus on supporting the food and healthcare sectors during ongoing fuel challenges.


LPG Crisis in India: Govt Eases LPG Crunch - Restaurants, Hospitals Get Priority Supply

LPG Crisis in India: Restaurants, Canteens Get Priority Commercial LPG Allocation 

Global crude oil prices have surged to $137 per barrel, triggering alarm across energy markets as conflict intensifies in West Asia.

For India, one of the world’s largest oil importers, the spike presents a major economic challenge. Higher crude prices could drive up fuel costs, increase inflation, and strain government finances.

The surge is linked to supply disruptions and rising geopolitical tensions involving key oil-producing regions, raising fears of prolonged volatility in global energy markets.

Oil At $137: India's Big Test Amid West Asia Conflict

The Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) tanker Shivalik arrived at Mundra port in Gujarat on Monday (March 16) after safely crossing the Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing tensions in West Asia. Two Indian-flagged LPG carriers, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, were granted transit through the strategic waterway by Iranian authorities. While Shivalik has reached Mundra, Nanda Devi is expected to arrive at Kandla port on March 17. Earlier, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary in the Shipping Ministry, had confirmed the vessels’ movement and the safety of Indian seafarers in the region.


Fuel Crisis: Indian LPG Tanker Arrives After Safe Sail Through Hormuz

Amid disruptions to global energy supply caused by the ongoing West Asia conflict, demand for LPG refills in India has surged sharply. The IndianOil One app, operated by Indian Oil Corporation, has climbed to the top of app store rankings as millions of consumers rush to book domestic gas cylinders.

India LPG Crisis: Panic-Bookings Drive App Downloads

The Indian government has reassured citizens that fuel production remains stable despite escalating tensions in West Asia. Petrol and diesel output is sufficient to meet domestic demand, and no imports are required. Additionally, LPG supplies are ample, with digital booking rising to 87%, encouraging citizens to continue using online channels for hassle-free cylinder delivery. Authorities emphasise that there is no need for panic, and the country’s key energy sectors remain secure amid global uncertainty.


Iran War: India Confirms Stable Fuel Supply Despite West Asia War

The Government of India has tightened rules governing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies amid disruptions caused by the ongoing Iran war and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. With global fuel supply chains under strain, authorities have taken several steps to ensure domestic LPG availability and prevent panic buying.

Breaking: India Tightens LPG Rules Amid Iran War | Supply Controls & Priority Allocation

The Government of India has assured that petrol and diesel supplies are adequate across the country, amid recent concerns over fuel availability. Authorities confirm that production and distribution channels are functioning normally, ensuring uninterrupted access for consumers and industries.

Breaking: Indian Govt Confirms Petrol & Diesel Supplies Adequate Nationwide

Nepal has announced rationing of cooking gas as the country faces supply challenges. The Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) will sell 7.1kg cylinders to households under the new rationing plan. Authorities say this measure is necessary to ensure equitable distribution of cooking fuel amid disruptions in supply chains. Households are advised to follow the government guidelines for purchase and usage. This step comes as Nepal navigates energy shortages triggered by regional and global supply issues.

Nepal Limits Cooking Gas Sales as Shortage Hits Households

The ongoing West Asia war is causing disruptions to global energy supply chains, including critical LPG imports to India. Reports of hoarding of LPG cylinders have emerged, prompting the Prime Minister to issue a stern warning against such practices. Authorities are monitoring supplies to ensure that citizens have access to cooking fuel amid rising geopolitical tensions. The conflict in the Middle East has sent ripples across international energy markets, affecting prices and supply stability. India’s government is taking proactive steps to prevent shortages and maintain energy security while navigating the global crisis caused by the war.

LPG Crisis In India: India Alerts on LPG Hoarding Amid West Asia Energy Crisis

A heated session in the Indian Parliament saw MPs raise concerns over the LPG crisis, following rising fuel prices affecting millions. Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri addressed the matter, explaining government measures to stabilize supply and pricing. Lawmakers demanded clarity on subsidies, allocation, and the impact on households and businesses. The discussion highlighted public frustration over the surge in domestic LPG rates and the pressure on the government to ensure affordable energy access.

LPG Price Hike Sparks Parliament Uproar | Petroleum Minister Addresses

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured that the Indian government is working to diversify fuel sources and strengthen energy security amid global supply challenges. At the same time, domestic LPG cylinder prices have been hiked due to supply constraints and rising global fuel costs, prompting concern among consumers. 


PM Modi Assures on Diversifying on Fuel Source & Domestic LPG Cylinders Prices Hiked Amid Shortage

<p>LPG is at the heart of India's domestic cooking solutions. Its availability is not a crisis until it is, because it has become overwhelmingly used in households and commercial outlets. As the Iran war is straining the LPG supply chain, it is interesting to ask: How did LPG become India's main cooking fuel? From where is India getting LPG? What percentage of India's cooking fuel is LPG? Does India produce LPG? Here is what you should know about India's tryst with LPG:</p><h2>How India embraced LPG as the main cooking fuel</h2><p>Liquefied Petroleum Gas became India's dominant cooking fuel as a result of long-term subsidies, the creation of infrastructure, and the massive government push through the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) since 2016.</p><p>Before the red cylinders became ever-present, rural cooking used wood, dung, crop residue, timber and coal, among others. Earlier, LPG was largely used in urban or middle-class households. But that changed in the last decade.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/lpg-consumption-across-india-top-states-using-the-most-cylinders-from-uttar-pradesh-to-west-bengal-1773325207709">LPG consumption across India: Top states using the most cylinders, from Uttar Pradesh to West Bengal</a></p><h2>Burshane: The first brand of LPG</h2><p>LPG was introduced in India in December 1955 by Burmah Shell, from which evolved BPCL, under the brand Burshane. Mumbai saw the first packed LPG cylinders of Burshane, followed later by cities in Gujarat and Maharashtra. M/s L.D. Bhave &amp; Sons, India's first dedicated LPG distributor, began operations in Pune in January 1956.</p><p>The first major LPG brand, Indane, was launched by Indian Oil in Kolkata in October 1965. India manufactured its first local gas cylinder in 1967.</p><p>But these were the days when LPG was seen as an urban fuel. It was not so popular due to high costs, the lack of enough bottling plants, a shortage of cylinders, and challenges in distribution. There was also the fear of cylinder blasts, which made many people see LPG as unsafe.</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/india-lpg-cylinder-shortage-6-simple-alternatives-to-keep-your-kitchen-running-1773307213431">India LPG cylinder shortage: 6 simple alternatives to keep your kitchen running</a></p><h2>LPG usage grew in the 1990s</h2><p>With the liberalisation era of the 1990s, public sector oil marketing companies like Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum expanded LPG networks.</p><p>The two and a half decades between 2000 and 2015 saw the growth of rural usage of LPG. The 2009 Rajiv Gandhi Gramin LPG Vitaran Yojana (RGGLVY) set up rural LPG distributors even in remote areas.</p><h2>Direct Benefit Transfer for LPG changed the game</h2><p>Even though subsidies on LPG cylinders had existed for decades for domestic use, they were benefiting mostly higher-income urban users. The DBTL, known locally as ‘PAHAL’, short for Pratyaksh Hanstantrit Labh, was introduced by the Narendra Modi government to curb leakages through cash transfers of the government subsidy directly to beneficiary bank accounts. Equally important was the "GiveItUp" scheme aimed encouraging affluent users to voluntarily give up their subsidies. Once the subsidies were rationalised, millions of poor households also moved to LPG as their cooking fuel.</p><p>Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/how-do-lpg-lng-png-and-cng-fuel-india-s-homes-transport-and-industry-know-the-differences-1773309737906"> How do LPG, LNG, PNG and CNG fuel India’s homes, transport and industry? Know the differences</a></p><h2>The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana and the rural expansion of LPG in India</h2><p>Modi launched PMUY on 1 May 2016, giving deposit-free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households, including a gas stove and a first refill subsidy of 1,600 rupees. The scheme benefited lower castes and tribes, forest dwellers, migrants, and other marginalised groups.&nbsp;</p><p>Ujjwala 2.0, launched in August 2021, simplified the eligibility criteria for LPG connections. Ujjwala reduced indoor air pollution, empowered women by saving time, and helped address air pollution and deforestation.</p><p>By 2024, India had 328.3 million active domestic LPG consumers, nearly doubling from 166.3 million in 2016. National LPG coverage jumped from around 62 per cent in 2016 to near-saturation today.</p><p>Household LPG consumption went up by more than 50 per cent by 2019 and has grown ever since.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-india-lpg-prices-surge-amid-west-asia-war-pm-modi-says-no-need-to-panic-wion-1773259205110/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-india-lpg-prices-surge-amid-west-asia-war-pm-modi-says-no-need-to-panic-wion-1773259205110/embed</a></p><h2>LPG is now the primary cooking fuel for most Indians</h2><p>The National Sample Survey Office Comprehensive Annual Modular Survey of 2022–23 showed that 63 per cent of Indian households use clean fuels, overwhelmingly LPG, as their primary cooking fuel: 93 per cent in urban areas and around 50 per cent in rural areas.</p><p>Nearly all LPG in India goes to household cooking, making it the nation's main cooking fuel by a wide margin. An estimated 16 per cent of LPG use is in commercial and industrial sectors.</p><p>However, nearly 37 per cent of households, mostly in rural areas, still use solid biomass fuels. Many rural and urban households also mix their fuels, combining LPG with wood or other biomass fuels or induction cooking.</p><h2>India's LPG production capacity</h2><p>India produces LPG domestically as a by-product of crude oil refining at public sector refineries of IOCL, BPCL and HPCL, as well as at private facilities such as Reliance Industries' Jamnagar complex.</p><p>In FY 2024–25, domestic LPG production was around 40 per cent, about 12.8 million metric tonnes (MMT) out of total consumption of 31.3 MMT.</p><p>The government is confident about the supply amid the Iran war because it can boost domestic production of LPG when required by diverting refinery streams of propane and butane from petrochemicals. India can also diversify its LPG imports from sources such as the US Gulf Coast.</p><h2>Why the Iran war is affecting LPG supplies to India</h2><p>In different years, India imports between 59 and 67 per cent of LPG. The Middle East accounted for more than 90 per cent of LPG imports in 2024. Qatar is often the largest single supplier. Other major suppliers are the UAE and Saudi Arabia. A large percentage of LPG &nbsp;shipments from the Middle East to India pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which is a flashpoint in the Iran war. As tensions rose, several Gulf nations have either reduced production or curbed shipments of LPG. Indian LPG consumers are now slowly feeling the pinch.</p>

It's only at crisis times like this that we wonder how LPG became India’s main cooking fuel. Once used mostly by urban and affluent households, LPG saw nationwide adoption through subsidies and schemes. Here is that story

LPG is at the heart of India's domestic cooking solutions. Its availability is not a crisis until it is, because it has become overwhelmingly used in households and commercial outlets. As the Iran war is straining the LPG supply chain, it is interesting to ask: How did LPG become India's main cooking fuel? From where is India getting LPG? What percentage of India's cooking fuel is LPG? Does India produce LPG? Here is what you should know about India's tryst with LPG: How India embraced LPG as the main cooking fuel Liquefied Petroleum Gas became India's dominant cooking fuel as a result of long-term subsidies, the creation of infrastructure, and the massive government push through the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) since 2016. Before the red cylinders became ever-present, rural cooking used wood, dung, crop residue, timber and coal, among others. Earlier, LPG was largely used in urban or middle-class households. But that changed in the last decade. Also read: LPG consumption across India: Top states using the most cylinders, from Uttar Pradesh to West Bengal Burshane: The first brand of LPG LPG was introduced in India in December 1955 by Burmah Shell, from which evolved BPCL, under the brand Burshane. Mumbai saw the first packed LPG cylinders of Burshane, followed later by cities in Gujarat and Maharashtra. M/s L.D. Bhave & Sons, India's first dedicated LPG distributor, began operations in Pune in January 1956. The first major LPG brand, Indane, was launched by Indian Oil in Kolkata in October 1965. India manufactured its first local gas cylinder in 1967. But these were the days when LPG was seen as an urban fuel. It was not so popular due to high costs, the lack of enough bottling plants, a shortage of cylinders, and challenges in distribution. There was also the fear of cylinder blasts, which made many people see LPG as unsafe. Also read: India LPG cylinder shortage: 6 simple alternatives to keep your kitchen running LPG usage grew in the 1990s With the liberalisation era of the 1990s, public sector oil marketing companies like Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum expanded LPG networks. The two and a half decades between 2000 and 2015 saw the growth of rural usage of LPG. The 2009 Rajiv Gandhi Gramin LPG Vitaran Yojana (RGGLVY) set up rural LPG distributors even in remote areas. Direct Benefit Transfer for LPG changed the game Even though subsidies on LPG cylinders had existed for decades for domestic use, they were benefiting mostly higher-income urban users. The DBTL, known locally as ‘PAHAL’, short for Pratyaksh Hanstantrit Labh, was introduced by the Narendra Modi government to curb leakages through cash transfers of the government subsidy directly to beneficiary bank accounts. Equally important was the "GiveItUp" scheme aimed encouraging affluent users to voluntarily give up their subsidies. Once the subsidies were rationalised, millions of poor households also moved to LPG as their cooking fuel. Also read: How do LPG, LNG, PNG and CNG fuel India’s homes, transport and industry? Know the differences The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana and the rural expansion of LPG in India Modi launched PMUY on 1 May 2016, giving deposit-free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) households, including a gas stove and a first refill subsidy of 1,600 rupees. The scheme benefited lower castes and tribes, forest dwellers, migrants, and other marginalised groups. Ujjwala 2.0, launched in August 2021, simplified the eligibility criteria for LPG connections. Ujjwala reduced indoor air pollution, empowered women by saving time, and helped address air pollution and deforestation. By 2024, India had 328.3 million active domestic LPG consumers, nearly doubling from 166.3 million in 2016. National LPG coverage jumped from around 62 per cent in 2016 to near-saturation today. Household LPG consumption went up by more than 50 per cent by 2019 and has grown ever since. https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-india-lpg-prices-surge-amid-west-asia-war-pm-modi-says-no-need-to-panic-wion-1773259205110/embed LPG is now the primary cooking fuel for most Indians The National Sample Survey Office Comprehensive Annual Modular Survey of 2022–23 showed that 63 per cent of Indian households use clean fuels, overwhelmingly LPG, as their primary cooking fuel: 93 per cent in urban areas and around 50 per cent in rural areas. Nearly all LPG in India goes to household cooking, making it the nation's main cooking fuel by a wide margin. An estimated 16 per cent of LPG use is in commercial and industrial sectors. However, nearly 37 per cent of households, mostly in rural areas, still use solid biomass fuels. Many rural and urban households also mix their fuels, combining LPG with wood or other biomass fuels or induction cooking. India's LPG production capacity India produces LPG domestically as a by-product of crude oil refining at public sector refineries of IOCL, BPCL and HPCL, as well as at private facilities such as Reliance Industries' Jamnagar complex. In FY 2024–25, domestic LPG production was around 40 per cent, about 12.8 million metric tonnes (MMT) out of total consumption of 31.3 MMT. The government is confident about the supply amid the Iran war because it can boost domestic production of LPG when required by diverting refinery streams of propane and butane from petrochemicals. India can also diversify its LPG imports from sources such as the US Gulf Coast. Why the Iran war is affecting LPG supplies to India In different years, India imports between 59 and 67 per cent of LPG. The Middle East accounted for more than 90 per cent of LPG imports in 2024. Qatar is often the largest single supplier. Other major suppliers are the UAE and Saudi Arabia. A large percentage of LPG shipments from the Middle East to India pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which is a flashpoint in the Iran war. As tensions rose, several Gulf nations have either reduced production or curbed shipments of LPG. Indian LPG consumers are now slowly feeling the pinch.

<p>It's only at crisis times like this that we wonder how LPG became India’s main cooking fuel. Once used mostly by urban and affluent households, LPG saw nationwide adoption through subsidies and schemes. Here is that story</p>

India's tryst with LPG: How the red cylinders became nation's main cooking fuel. A lookback amid Iran war shortage news

Qatar is the largest exporter of LPG to India, supplying up to 34 per cent of the country's imports, valued at $4.04 billion. The UAE follows as the second-largest supplier. India imports 60 per cent of its LPG, mostly from the Middle East.


<p>Qatar is the largest exporter of LPG to India, supplying up to 34 per cent of the country's imports, valued at $4.04 billion. The UAE follows as the second-largest supplier. India imports 60 per cent of its LPG, mostly from the Middle East.</p>

Who is the largest exporter of LPG to India?

India is navigating rising energy demand with sufficient coal reserves, currently enough to last approximately 88 days, according to the government. This move aims to stabilize electricity supply and prevent disruptions amid global energy volatility.

India’s Energy Strategy Amid Shocks | Coal Reserves Enough for 88 Days

Fears of a cooking gas shortage are spreading across India as residents rush to stockpile LPG cylinders amid concerns of possible price hikes and supply disruptions. Long queues have been reported outside LPG distribution centers in several cities as households try to secure extra cylinders.

Authorities have moved quickly to stabilise supplies. The government has directed refineries to prioritise the production of household LPG cylinders to ensure an uninterrupted supply for domestic consumers.

US-Iran War: LPG Shortage Fears Grip India, Panic Buying Sparks Long Queues 

Global supply chains face heightened risk after QatarEnergy halted LNG production amid escalating regional conflict, removing about 20% of worldwide LNG exports and contributing to shipping disruptions. Rising insurance costs and blocked transit routes through the Strait of Hormuz further threaten energy and goods movement, intensifying global market uncertainty.

LPG Crisis: India Faces Cooking Gas Cylinders Shortage 

Celebrating Women's Day and easing the financial burden on households across the nation, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a reduction in LPG cylinder prices by Rs. 100 ($1.21). This decision is expected to bring relief to millions of families, particularly benefiting women.

'Nari Shakti': PM Modi celebrates Women's Day with $1.21 reduction in LPG cylinder prices

India's prime minister, Narendra Modi, offered a price cut on cooking gas cylinders in honor of International Women's Day. LPG cylinder costs will be reduced by $1.2, or roughly 100 rupees. 'On Women's Day our administration has agreed to lower LPG Cylinder rates by Rs 100,' stated PM Modi in a post on X. Watch to find out more!

PM Modi cuts cooking gas cylinder price by 100 rupees, weeks before polls

In honor of International Women's Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced a reduction in cooking gas costs of Rs 100 per cylinder. The price cut, which is expected to assist approximately 33 crore households who use liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as cooking fuel, occurs just days before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections are scheduled to be announced.

Indian elections 2024: PM Modi announces reduction in LPG prices

PM Modi announces Rs 100 cut in LPG cylinder prices, set to benefit nearly 33 crore households

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