economy
April 15, 2026
India Seeks Russian LPG Amid Middle East Supply Disruption
India’s state-backed HPCL issues rare tender for LPG tanker to source propane and butane from Russia as the Middle East conflict disrupts supply chains
TL;DR
- India is seeking to secure cooking gas supplies from Russia due to disruptions caused by the Middle East crisis.
- State-backed Hindustan Petroleum Corp (HPCL) has issued a rare tender for an LPG tanker to load propane and butane from Russia's Ust-Luga port.
- The country is facing its worst supply disruption in decades, with nearly 90% of its LPG imports typically coming from the Middle East.
- India's LPG consumption in 2025 is projected at 33.15 million tons, with domestic production at 12.79 million tons, highlighting significant import reliance.
- New Delhi is exploring alternative energy sources and routes from Russia to diversify supply in case Middle East sources are cut off.
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