Refined Products, Maritime & Shipping, LPG, Dry Freight
March 19, 2026
INFOGRAPHIC: India eyes US LPG amid Middle East trade flow disruptions
HIGHLIGHTS
US LPG loadings destined for India have risen
Gulf region supplied 60% of India's LPG consumption
India is stepping up efforts to diversify its LPG supply base, including imports from the US, amid concerns about cooking fuel availability following the war in the Middle East.
The Gulf region accounted for about 60% of India's LPG consumption, prior to the start of the war.
US LPG loadings destined for India have risen, surpassing volumes from traditional Gulf suppliers, according to S&P Global Commodities at Sea.
India's weekly LPG imports fell to 265,000 mt in the week to March 19 from 322,000 mt on March 5, according to CAS. Middle East inflows to India declined to just 89,000 mt in the week to March 19, representing only 34% of total imports, the lowest share since January.
Alternative regional supplies increased to 176,000 mt in the week to March 19, up from zero the previous week when the Middle East accounted for 100% of imports, CAS data showed.
