LPG vs. LNG
Understanding the Distinction
LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) consists primarily of propane and butane — lighter hydrocarbons that liquefy at moderate pressure. It is used primarily for cooking fuel (LPG cylinders) and petrochemical feedstocks. LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) is methane chilled to -162°C to reduce volume for shipping; it is used for power generation, industrial use, and city gas distribution. Both are critical to India's energy mix in distinct ways: LPG serves the retail cooking fuel market (including PMUY beneficiaries), while LNG fuels India's gas-based power plants and city gas distribution networks.
- India is the world's second-largest LPG consumer and importer (after China); domestic production meets approximately 40% of demand
- India's LNG regasification capacity: approximately 42.5 MMTPA across terminals at Dahej, Hazira, Kochi, Dabhol, Ennore, and others
- India's LNG imports are predominantly from Qatar (approximately 45%) with growing contributions from the US, Australia, and Russia
- The petrochemical sector (plastics, fertilisers) is a major LPG/LNG consumer alongside the domestic cooking fuel segment
● Tracked since March 07, 2026 · last seen April 15, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes
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