India LPG consumption slides 13% amid West Asia conflict

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According to the Oil Ministry’s Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC), LPG cylinder sold to domestic households fell 8.1% in March to 2.219 million tonne while those sold to non-domestic users was down almost 48%. Bulk LPG sales was down by a massive 75.5%. | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma

India's cooking gas LPG consumption fell by a steep 13% in March as supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict hit availability for both household kitchens and commercial users, according to latest official data.

LPG consumption was at 2.379 million tonne in March, 12.8% lower than 2.729 million tonne consumed in the same period last year.

Published - April 19, 2026 12:18 pm IST

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