India Diversifies LPG Imports Amid Global Supply Challenges
India has diversified its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports to include sources like the U.S., Norway, Canada, and Russia, amid tight supplies due to geopolitical disruptions. Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri confirmed sufficient domestic supplies but highlighted measures to manage commercial demand and prevent black marketing.
India is turning to new sources such as the United States, Norway, Canada, and Russia for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports, in addition to Gulf region suppliers. Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced this shift on Thursday as the nation confronts limited supplies.
The federal environment ministry has advised pollution control boards to allow the use of alternative fuels such as biomass, kerosene, and coal in the hospitality sector for a month, freeing up LPG reserves, Puri said. Previously, India relied on Gulf countries for 60% of its LPG needs. The government invoked emergency powers to boost production and limit industrial sales to prevent domestic shortages.
Puri emphasized that domestic LPG supplies remain unaffected, attributing public anxiety to perceptions rather than actual shortages. He noted that India's crude supply is stable, with 70% now sourced from outside the Hormuz region, while LNG shipments continue steadily despite global tensions.
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