“LPG is largely a mixture of propane and butane. These gases are found along with natural gas, but are also produced in the crude oil refining process. Some 60% of India’s LPG is imported, much of it from Persian Gulf countries such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Liquefied natural gas (LNG), by contrast, is natural gas — primarily methane — that is liquefied by cooling it to below –160°C and transported by specialised ships. Any disruption to LNG production or exports from Qatar therefore has significant implications for global gas markets.

Source: The Hindu March 07, 2026 01:36 UTC