India's LPG Consumption Declines Amid Supply Disruptions and Price Increases
India's LPG consumption fell by 8% in the first half of 2026, primarily due to supply disruptions caused by the conflict in West Asia affecting imports through the Strait of Hormuz. While overall supply has normalized, demand for 5kg portable LPG cylinders, mainly used by migrant workers and students, dropped by up to 80% amid price surges. The decline in small cylinder demand also reflects slower return of migrant laborers to urban areas following the supply crisis.