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India LPG consumption plunges 13% as West Asia conflict disrupts supplies
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
March saw the steepest drop, despite annual gains
India’s LPG consumption fell 13% in March, driven by West Asia conflict-related supply disruptions. While the government pushed to strengthen domestic production and support household demand, commercial and bulk LPG sales dropped sharply. Still, for the fiscal year ending March 2026, total LPG consumption rose about 6%, highlighting how short-term disruption contrasted with longer-term demand.
- LPG consumption dropped 13% in March
- West Asia conflict disrupted supply flows
- Commercial and bulk sales fell sharply
- FY ending March 2026 still up 6%
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