LPG consumption in India drops 17% due to West Asia crisis
India's LPG consumption fell about 17.3% during the first fortnight of March 2026 (March 1-15), mainly because the ongoing conflict in West Asia is making it harder to import gas.
Since nearly 60% of our LPG comes from abroad, supply chains have been thrown off, leaving the country with consumption of 1.147 million tons in the first fortnight of March (March 1-15), down from last year's numbers.
Efforts to manage the situation
This shortage is changing things for everyone, from households to airlines.
The government has boosted local refinery production by 38% and is making sure homes get priority for cooking gas over businesses.
Online cylinder bookings are now at a record high (94%), and officials are cracking down on hoarding and black marketing with nationwide raids.
Meanwhile, commercial users are being nudged toward piped natural gas, and even jet fuel use has dipped due to regional flight disruptions.
Basically, it's a reminder of how global events can shake up daily life back home, and why keeping an eye on energy sources matters for all of us.