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India LPG consumption slides 13% amid West Asia conflict
In March 2026, India's LPG consumption fell by about 13% year-on-year to 2.379 million tonnes, as supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict reduced availability for households and commercial users. The March figure was down from 2.729 million tonnes in March 2025.
Why It Matters
The decline illustrates how regional conflicts can disrupt domestic fuel supply and affect everyday energy use.
Timeline
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Article published reporting March LPG data
April 19, 2026
The report was published on April 19, 2026, summarizing March 2026 LPG consumption data and linking the drop to supply disruptions related to the West Asia conflict.
March 2026 LPG consumption falls amid West Asia disruptions
March 2026
In March 2026, India's LPG consumption fell to 2.379 million tonnes, down 13% from 2.729 million tonnes in March 2025, as supply disruptions tied to the West Asia conflict reduced availability for both households and commercial users.