India's LPG consumption experienced a significant decline of 13% in March, amounting to 2.379 million tonnes, compared to 2.729 million tonnes in March of the previous year. This drop is attributed to supply disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, particularly affecting imports through the Strait of Hormuz. The Indian government, which imports about 60% of its LPG, has cut supplies to commercial users to ensure availability for households. Domestic LPG sales to households fell by 8.1% to 2.219 million tonnes, while sales to non-domestic users plummeted by nearly 48%. In response to the crisis, the government has directed refineries to increase LPG production by diverting feedstock from petrochemical production, resulting in an increase from 1.1 million tonnes to 1.4 million tonnes in March compared to the previous year. Overall, LPG consumption for the fiscal year ending March 2026 is projected to rise by 6%, reaching 33.212 million tonnes.