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India Gas Demand Falls as LNG Imports Rise
India's natural gas demand drops 2% in 2026 despite 10% LNG import surge.
In brief
India's natural gas demand drops 2% in 2026 despite 10% LNG import surge. India's natural gas demand is expected to decline 2% year-on-year in 2026 as LNG imports rise 10% amid weaker domestic production. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
India's Gas Demand Declines
India's natural gas demand is expected to decline by around 2 per cent year-on-year in 2026.
LNG Imports Surge 10%
LNG imports increased by 10 per cent, or nearly 3 billion cubic metres (bcm), year-on-year during January-October 2026.
Domestic Production Weakens
The report attributed the increase to domestic production weakening more significantly than overall demand.
Global LNG Supply Shock
Delivered LNG supplies from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates fell by around 62 bcm, or 63 per cent, year-on-year during January-October 2026.
What it means
India's natural gas demand is expected to decline 2% year-on-year in 2026 as LNG imports rise 10% amid weaker domestic production.
