India's LPG Demand Drops 9.15% in September as Petrol and Diesel Sales Rise

India's LPG consumption fell 9.15% in September to 2.64 million tonnes, while petrol and diesel sales rose, according to the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell. The decline follows a 14.93% drop in LPG consumption over the April-September period to 13.79 million tonnes. Petrol sales rose 7.21% to 3.64 million tonnes, and diesel sales increased 4.86% to 7.12 million tonnes in September. India's heavy reliance on imported LPG, largely shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, has pressured consumption. Government measures to reduce dependency include expanding piped natural gas connections and encouraging LPG users to switch, amid supply disruptions.