Who drives India's natural gas demand?
City Gas Distribution and fertilizers drive India's natural gas demand, making them the top consumers.
Business Today Desk
- Mar 12, 2026,
- Updated Mar 12, 2026 2:54 PM IST
With the Iran-Israel-US conflict turning the Strait of Hormuz into a geopolitical chokepoint, India’s supply of natural gas and LPG is under serious threat. The government has also invoked the Essential Commodities Act to prioritize domestic, household LPG, and CNG, while restricting supplies to commercial users.
Who are the biggest users of natural gas in India? Here’s what the data shows.
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Research by: Ujjwal Thakur
With the Iran-Israel-US conflict turning the Strait of Hormuz into a geopolitical chokepoint, India’s supply of natural gas and LPG is under serious threat. The government has also invoked the Essential Commodities Act to prioritize domestic, household LPG, and CNG, while restricting supplies to commercial users.
Who are the biggest users of natural gas in India? Here’s what the data shows.
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Also read: BT EXPLAINED: How the West Asia war has threatened India's energy security
Research by: Ujjwal Thakur
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