India plans to double US LPG imports amid 145% surge since Iran conflict

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India is planning to double its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) purchases from the United States as energy trade between the two nations gains strategic importance. Data from Kpler shows that Indian LPG imports from the US have surged by 145% since the outbreak of the US-Iran conflict. The spike reflects India's effort to diversify energy sources and reduce its trade deficit with Washington. Besides the US, India also sources LPG from Argentina, Nigeria, and Malaysia. After a brief dip in April, American LPG supplies to India have been on a steady upward trajectory.

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