India increases LPG imports from US, Norway amid Gulf supply tightens

India is increasing LPG imports from the US and Norway as Gulf supplies face pressure, pushing the country to secure alternative sources for cooking gas. The move comes as supply risks grow in West Asia, a region that normally accounts for the bulk of India’s LPG shipments.

India relies heavily on imports to meet domestic demand for liquefied petroleum gas, which is widely used for household cooking. With tightening Gulf supplies and uncertainty around shipping routes in the region, Indian refiners and state-run fuel retailers have begun sourcing more cargoes from the United States and Norway to maintain stable availability across the country.

The shift reflects a broader effort by India to diversify energy supply chains. Traditionally, most LPG cargoes arrive from Middle Eastern producers such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar. But rising geopolitical tensions and concerns around shipping through critical routes like the Strait of Hormuz have made buyers cautious.

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Officials and industry executives say the strategy is meant to ensure uninterrupted supply for domestic consumers. India’s demand for LPG has grown steadily in recent years, driven by government programs promoting cleaner cooking fuel and rising household consumption.

As a result, securing additional cargoes has become essential. Increasing LPG imports from markets outside the Gulf helps spread risk and reduces dependence on a single region. Traders note that supplies from the US and parts of Europe are becoming more attractive as India looks to balance reliability with competitive pricing.

The government is also monitoring domestic production and refinery output to support supply stability. For millions of Indian households that rely on LPG cylinders every day, maintaining steady availability remains the top priority as global energy markets navigate another period of uncertainty.