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India's LPG imports from U.S. cross 1 million tons in June as Middle East disruptions shift energy sourcing

India's liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports from the United States are set to surpass 1 million tons in June 2026, marking a significant shift in energy sourcing due to Middle Eastern supply disruptions. The Strait of Hormuz blockade caused LPG imports to drop to 696,000 tons in April, forcing India to seek alternatives. The U.S. has emerged as a critical supplier, highlighting a strategic pivot in India's energy imports.

India's LPG imports from the U.S. are set to hit a record 1 million tonnes in June 2026, driven by Middle Eastern supply disruptions. The Times of India reports that India prioritized uninterrupted cooking fuel for households despite higher costs, with the U.S. becoming a crucial alternative source. Before the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, India met 90% of its LPG demand through imports from the Middle East, according to TASS. The Hindu notes that LPG imports declined to as low as 696,000 tons in April due to the Strait of Hormuz blockade, with government data showing the impact of the disruption on domestic supply.

Where Sources Diverge

The Times of India reports that India's LPG imports from the U.S. are set to hit a record 1 million tonnes in June, driven by Middle Eastern supply disruptions.

times-of-india

India's LPG imports from the U.S. are set to hit a record 1 million tonnes in June, a significant shift driven by Middle Eastern supply disruptions.

TASS reports that before the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, India met 90% of its LPG demand through imports from the Middle East.

tass

Before the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, India met 90% of its LPG demand through imports from the Middle East.

The Hindu reports that imports of LPG declined to as low as 696,000 tons in April due to the Strait of Hormuz blockade.

the-hindu

Imports of LPG, widely used as cooking fuel in Indian households, declined to as low as 696,000 tons in April because of the strait blockade.

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StateTASSJun 23, 04:25 PM
US LPG supplies to India to reach record 1 mln tons in June — Reuters

Before the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, India met 90% of its LPG demand through imports from the Middle East

IndependentThe HinduJun 23, 10:45 AM
India's LPG imports from U.S. set to cross 1 million tons in June, sources say

Imports of LPG, widely used as cooking fuel in Indian households, declined to as ‌low as 696,000 tons in April because of the strait blockade, government data ‌showeD

IndependentTimes of IndiaJun 23, 09:47 AM
India taps US for cooking gas: LPG imports to cross 1 M tonnes amid Middle East disruption

India's LPG imports from the US are set to hit a record 1 million tonnes in June, a significant shift driven by Middle Eastern supply disruptions. Despite higher costs, New Delhi is prioritizing uninterrupted cooking fuel for households. While traditional suppliers are gradually recovering, the US has become a crucial alternative source, highlighting a strategic pivot in energy sourcing.