India Energy Import Bill Surges 82% in May
The India energy import bill surged in May 2026 as higher global oil and gas…
India Energy Import Bill Surges 82% in May
The India energy import bill surged in May 2026 as higher global oil and gas prices pushed up the cost of crude oil and LNG purchases. Rising imports and supply disruptions in the Middle East also added pressure on the country’s trade balance. Crude and LNG Imports Increase India’s crude oil imports rose by 7.5%…
India LNG Imports Drop 21% Amid West Asia Tensions
India LNG imports declined sharply in May 2026 as conflict in West Asia disrupted energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Lower import volumes also reduced the country’s dependence on overseas natural gas supplies. LNG Imports Decline in May Data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) showed that India imported 2.27 billion standard…
LNG imports April 2026 Fall 11% as Middle East Tensions Hit Supplies
India, one of the world’s largest buyers of liquefied natural gas (LNG), recorded a decline in LNG imports during April 2026. The drop came as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East disrupted supplies from key exporters. LNG imports April 2026 Decline According to data from India’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, India LNG imports stood…
Indian LNG Carrier Disha Crosses Strait of Hormuz Safely
India achieved a major milestone in energy shipping as the Indian LNG Carrier Disha safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel is the first Indian LNG tanker to use the strategic route since the recent Middle East conflict began. Indian LNG Carrier Disha Carries LNG to Dahej The Indian LNG Carrier Disha is carrying…
India Natural Gas Pipeline Access Code 2025 to Boost Competition and Grid Efficiency
India is taking a significant step toward building a competitive and efficient natural gas market with the proposed India Natural Gas Pipeline Access Code 2025. The new regulatory framework aims to improve transparency, strengthen pipeline operations, and support the country’s growing national gas grid. The updated code replaces the 2008 pipeline access regulations and aligns…
India LNG Supply Crisis: Spot Cargo Challenges Threaten Fertilizer Production
India is facing a growing LNG supply crisis as companies struggle to secure spot cargoes amid volatile prices and repeated tender cancellations. This situation is now raising serious concerns for fertilizer production and industrial supply chains. India LNG Supply Crisis Intensifies Indian companies are finding it difficult to procure urgently needed LNG cargoes. The problem…
LPG Supply Crisis India: Govt Raises Commercial LPG Allocation to 50%
The LPG supply crisis India has pushed the government to increase commercial LPG allocation to 50% in order to stabilize supply and support key sectors. The latest decision includes an additional 20% allocation, along with an earlier 10% allocation linked to PNG expansion under ease of doing business reforms. LPG Supply Crisis: Priority for Restaurants…
India LPG Shortage Deepens as Imports Fall Amid Hormuz Disruption
The India LPG crisis has intensified as imports dropped sharply to 765,000 tonnes in March, down from 2.05 million tonnes in February, according to ship-tracking data from Kpler. The decline follows the disruption of energy flows due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for India’s LPG imports. India LPG crisis Driven…
India LPG Shortage Remains Critical, OMCs Consider Underweight Cylinder Supply
The India LPG shortage remains critical as oil marketing companies (OMCs) explore emergency measures to ensure equitable distribution of cooking gas across the country. Sources indicate that OMCs may consider delivering underweight LPG cylinders to manage supply constraints. However, officials from the petroleum ministry have dismissed reports suggesting that 10 kg gas will be supplied…
India LPG Shortage: Argentina Steps Up Supply Amid West Asia Crisis
The India LPG shortage has intensified due to the ongoing West Asia war, disrupting key supply routes and delaying deliveries across the country. To ease the situation, Argentina has increased LPG shipments to India. Argentina shipped 50,000 tonnes of LPG in the first three months of 2026, more than double the 22,000 tonnes supplied in…
