India, the world’s third-largest oil importer, purchased around 90% of its 21.85 million tonnes of LPG imports from the Middle East in 2025, while imports accounted for approximately 66% of domestic LPG consumption, according to government data. India has pledged to raise energy imports from the United States by $10 billion, to around $25 billion, as both countries work towards a target of $500 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. Higher U.S. energy imports could also help narrow India’s trade surplus with Washington, an issue that has featured prominently in ongoing trade negotiations. Industry expectations cited by Reuters indicate demand could recover to around 31 million tonnes in 2027, lifting LPG imports to roughly 20 million tonnes as supply conditions normalise and domestic consumption rebounds. Related news:Strait of Hormuz Tensions Reshape Global Energy MarketsEnergy Security Drives China’s Response to Gulf Oil CrisisRead also:How Gulf Energy Logistics Could Evolve After the Hormuz CrisisHow Gulf Energy Logistics Could Evolve After the Hormuz Crisis