The government on Wednesday asked consumers not to panic about gas supplies and conserve energy wherever possible, as the world’s second-largest importer of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) struggles to meet domestic demand. India’s crude oil, LPG, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies have been disrupted due to global shipping constraints after the US and Israel’s war with Iran halted traffic through the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. India consumed 33.15 million tonnes of cooking gas last year, with imports accounting for about 60 per cent of demand. Sharma said LNG imports of 47.4 mmscmd have been hit due to supply constraints and force majeure by its top supplier Qatar. India has begun diverting gas supplies from non-priority sectors to key users.

Source: The Telegraph March 11, 2026 23:32 UTC