# India Gas Demand Falls as LNG Imports Rise

> India's natural gas demand drops 2% in 2026 despite 10% LNG import surge.
- Title: India Gas Demand Falls as LNG Imports Rise | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/oil-gas/indias-natural-gas-demand-to-decline-2-in-2026-despite-10-rise-in-lng-imports-iea/articleshow/135577192.cms
- Author: ANI
- Published: 2026-11-05T14:33:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: india, natural gas, lpg imports, lpg production, lpg demand, lpg 2026, lpg imports 2026, lpg demand decline, lpg imports rise, lpg production decline, lpg market
## 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.
## Key takeaway

India's natural gas demand is expected to decline 2% year-on-year in 2026 as LNG imports rise 10% amid weaker domestic production.