Economic Times4/21/2026BusinessIndia
India LPG Sales Drop 8% in March as Iran War Disrupts Imports
Commercial LPG consumption plummets 48%, bulk supplies to industries fall 75.5% as state oil companies prioritize household users
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- India's household LPG sales fell 8% year-on-year in March as state-run oil companies optimized supplies to offset a sharp decline in imports triggered by the Iran war.
- Commercial LPG consumption dropped 48% while bulk LPG supplies to industries plunged 75.5%.
- Overall LPG sales by state oil companies were down 13%, though auto LPG users saw a 30.6% rise.
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India's household LPG sales fell 8% year-on-year in March as state-run oil companies optimized supplies to offset a sharp decline in imports triggered by the Iran war. Commercial LPG consumption dropped 48% while bulk LPG supplies to industries plunged 75.5%. Overall LPG sales by state oil companies were down 13%, though auto LPG users saw a 30.6% rise. Domestic output rose 27% and imports fell 40% year-on-year.
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This article was originally published by Economic Times.
