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India LPG consumption plunges 16 percent in April as West Asia disruption hits supply
Economy
Published on 4 May 2026
A conflict far away squeezed cooking gas at home
India’s LPG consumption fell 16% in April as disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict reduced supply for homes and businesses. The drop came both compared with April last year and the previous month, showing a sustained impact on availability. Fuel demand patterns also softened, with diesel and petrol growth moderating during the same period.
- LPG cooking gas use dropped 16% in April
- West Asia conflict disrupted supply availability
- Consumption fell versus both last year and March
- Diesel and petrol growth also moderated
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