India Turns to US for LPG and LNG Amid West Asia Disruptions
India's imports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) have shifted significantly in favor of the United States due to disruptions linked to the conflict in West Asia, according to data from maritime intelligence firm Kpler.
In August, India imported approximately 0.62 million tonnes of LPG from the US, accounting for over 73% of the country's total LPG imports. This marked a significant increase from July, when the US supplied around 0.89 million tonnes of LPG to India, nearly equaling the highest-ever monthly import from the UAE in October 2025.
Imports from traditional Gulf suppliers have fallen sharply after the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the outbreak of war between Iran and the US. The waterway is a crucial shipping route for crude oil and gas exported by Gulf producers to major consumers, including India.
Kpler data showed that UAE LPG imports fell to around 1,40,000 tonnes in August, while Qatar supplied about 60,000 tonnes. Saudi Arabia supplied no LPG to India in either July or August.