GENERAL2 Sept 2026
LPG use falls 16%, petrol-diesel rise as monsoon turns erratic
India's LPG consumption dropped 16.2% in August from a year ago to 2.424 million tonnes, as households and industries shift to piped natural gas. Petrol and diesel demand rose 7.9% and 6.5% respectively. Diesel usage got a boost from irrigation equipment and generators due to below-normal monsoon. PNG connections jumped 36% to 4.61 lakh between April and June.
Key Statutory Highlights
- LPG consumption fell 16.2% in August to 2.424 million tonnes year-on-year.
- Petrol and diesel consumption rose 7.9% and 6.5%, with diesel driven by irrigation and generators amid weak monsoon.
- PNG connections grew 36% to 4.61 lakh in April-June as users switched from LPG.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Evaluate whether your cooking or industrial fuel needs can shift to piped natural gas to manage LPG availability concerns.
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