India’s LPG consumption rises 3.2% in August to six-month high
India’s LPG consumption rose to a six-month high in August 2026, reaching about 2.42 million tonnes, up 3.2% month-on-month, but down over 14% year-on-year. This was the third consecutive monthly rise, supported by reduced conflict intensity in West Asia and the removal of government supply restrictions on June 25, 2026. Petrol consumption grew 8% year-on-year to over 3.824 million tonnes, while diesel usage fell 13.5% month-on-month to roughly 7 million tonnes.
Why it matters: This reflects the theme of energy security and supply chains, as geopolitical conflict and policy responses directly affect fuel consumption patterns.