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India could slash LPG imports with a 20% DME blend and save Rs 34200 crore yearly
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
A coal-derived ingredient may cut LPG bills fast
India may be able to cut LPG imports by blending 20% dimethyl ether (DME) produced from coal gasification. A report estimates savings of 6.3 million tonnes of LPG annually and over USD 4 billion in foreign exchange, alongside about Rs 34,200 crore yearly. The Bureau of Indian Standards already allows the blend, but investment depends on clearer policy to expand domestic DME production.
- 20% DME-LPG blending could reduce LPG imports by 6.3 MT annually
- Estimated foreign exchange savings exceed USD 4 billion per year
- IS approval exists, but DME production capacity is still limited
- Clear policy could unlock investment in DME supply chain
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