economy
March 19, 2026
India increases liquefied petroleum gas production amid Middle East crisis
India has implemented emergency measures to ensure gas supplies for its large population
TL;DR
- India has increased LPG production by 38% due to Middle East conflict-related supply disruptions.
- Special legislation (Essential Commodities Act) was invoked on March 10 to ensure adequate gas supplies.
- Daily LPG consumption averages 90,000 tons, with 35,000 tons from domestic production and 55,000 tons imported.
- The 38% production increase aims to boost domestic output to over 48,000 tons per day.
- India imports 85% of its oil and nearly half of its natural gas, with significant routes through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Nearly 85-90% of LPG is used for household cooking.
- Curbs on industrial/commercial uses have reduced daily import needs.
- Two Indian-flagged LPG tankers have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz.
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