LPG Supply Restoration May Take 3-4 Years, Says Govt Official: Report

Restoration of disrupted global LPG supply chains could take three to four years, as it remains unclear if production has been halted temporarily or there has been permanent damage, a senior government official said, according to a Moneycontrol report dated April 15, 2026.

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Supply Restoration Timeline Remains Uncertain

India, which depends heavily on West Asia for LPG imports, has been affected by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian strikes on regional energy infrastructure following US-Israeli military actions. “Based on inputs from affected suppliers, restoration could take at least three years, and possibly longer,” the official reportedly said, highlighting growing import risks and cost pressures.

Heavy Dependence on West Asian Imports

The country’s reliance on imports remains substantial, with nearly 60 percent of its LPG consumption sourced externally. Prior to the conflict, about 90 percent of these imports were routed through the Strait of Hormuz. However, as of March 24, the share of Gulf imports declined to 55 percent, reflecting both supply disruptions and efforts to diversify sourcing, according to the report.

Diversification Efforts Amid Disruptions

Despite rerouting shipments and identifying alternative suppliers, effective supply disruption is estimated to remain at 40–50 percent, according to an April report by Rubix Data Sciences and Vayana TradeXchange. The government is focusing on ensuring continuity of household supply while exploring alternative sourcing options to mitigate shortages, the official was quoted as saying.

“Your LPG supply might take that long because some of the very critical LPG supplies are shut down. What ‘shut’ exactly means is not fully clear — whether entire wells have been exhausted or production has stopped — but they themselves are saying it will take at least three years,” the official reportedly said.