The United States Becomes India’s Largest LPG Supplier –  now accounts for about 67% of India's total Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) imports. Rise in Share: U.S. LPG's share of India's imports surged from roughly 14% in February 2026 to 55% in May 2026, and climbed further to around 67%. Disruption in West Asia : The transition was primarily driven by security tensions and blockades around the Strait of Hormuz, which severely impacted traditional shipments from Gulf suppliers (such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar). Supply Chain Impact: Shifting from Gulf routes to the U.S. Gulf Coast increased shipping cycles from roughly 7 days to 25–30 days, resulting in higher storage costs and longer working capital cycles. Official Data: According to Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and maritime data firm Kpler, American shipments reached record highs (with cumulative US shipments hitting millions of tons through mid-2026), displacing the Middle East as India's primary cooking and industrial gas source.