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India taps US for cooking gas: LPG imports to cross 1 M tonnes amid Middle East disruption
Published 23 June 2026 ยท local
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
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.
Published: June 23, 2026 โข 11:17 AM IST ยท Updated: June 23, 2026 โข 12:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
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.