Paper: GS – III, Subject: Economy, Topic: Energy Infrastructure, Issue: LPG Supply Crisis.
Context:
The Government of India recently announced measures that increased domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production by 25%. However, due to high demand and lack of long-term storage, India continues to rely heavily on LPG imports to meet domestic consumption.
Key Takeaways:
Current State of LPG Production/Consumption in India (2024–25):
- Domestic LPG production: 13 million tonnes (Out of total petroleum products output of 283 million tonnes).
- Domestic LPG consumption: 31 million tonnes.
- Shortfall: 18 million tonnes i.e around 50–60%, requiring large-scale imports.
India’s LPG demand exceeds domestic production, increasing reliance on imports. While recent measures boost output, limited storage and supply gaps persist, requiring balanced strategies combining higher production, strategic imports, and improved storage capacity.
Source: (The Hindu)
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