According to the petroleum ministry’s Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC), LPG cylinders sold to domestic households fell 8.1% to 2.219 million tonnes in March, while cylinders sold to non-domestic users fell nearly 48%. LPG sales volume fell by a massive 75.5%. | Photo credit: Sushil Kumar Verma
India’s LPG consumption for cooking fell by a steep 13% in March due to supply disruptions related to the gas Conflict in West Asia hit availability for both home kitchens and commercial users, according to the latest official data.
LPG consumption stood at 2.379 million tonnes in March, down 12.8% from the 2.729 million tonnes consumed in the same period last year.
Published – 19 Apr 2026 12:18 IST
