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Why is India Staring at an LPG Shortage?

20 March 2026

Why is India Staring at an LPG Shortage?

India is currently facing concerns of a potential LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) shortage due to structural imbalances between rising demand, import dependence, and inadequate storage infrastructure. Over the past decade, LPG consumption has increased sharply, primarily driven by welfare initiatives such as the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), which expanded clean cooking access to nearly 10 crore additional households. As a result, India

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