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LNG Trade in India

LNG Trade in India plays a vital role in shaping LNG, LPG, CNG, and natural gas trade across domestic and global markets. This Trade section tracks LNG imports and exports, long-term supply contracts, and spot cargo transactions influencing the gas value chain.

We provide regular updates on cross-border agreements, LNG cargo shipments, LPG trade flows, pipeline gas exchanges, and evolving demand trends. Industry professionals and analysts can use these insights to understand regional trade patterns, supply movements, and global market dynamics.

The page covers LNG cargo movements, natural gas pipeline trade, LPG import–export activity, and CNG supply trends impacting downstream markets. It also examines key factors such as geopolitical developments, seasonal demand fluctuations, regulatory changes, and global energy policies that drive trade variations.

With consistently updated trade data and analysis, this section serves as a reliable source for LNG trade intelligence in India and global markets. Users can monitor supply chains, evaluate import trends, and identify emerging trading opportunities across multiple gas segments.

Monthly LNG Import

Financial Year 2025-26 (April to March)
Import of Liquefied Natural Gas*
MonthAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarchTotal
Total LNG Imports (Long Term, Spot) in MMT2.12.22.12.22.22.42.42.02.32.122.0
Total LNG Imports (Long Term, Spot) in MMSCM (P)277828652754287229123233323926633044282529186
Total LNG Imports (Long Term, Spot) in Million USD11781125105910971167124411839831129111911283
Total LNG Imports (Long Term, Spot) in Rs Crore10080958090999445102161098510456872910172975498516
*Provisional, Jan '26 Values prorated
MMT:Million Metric Tonnes
MMSCM : Million Standard Cubic Meter
1 MMT = 1325 MMSCM
Source: DGCIS

Crude Oil Import (000 MT)
YearAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarchTotal
2025-262098621329203141888919603202082100521236215882109400206252
2024-25214392203318813194032018018789199371894720195212251946622797243225
2023-24199972070519879195081909117502187291859319683215151824420815234262
LPG Import (000 MT)
YearAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarchTotal
2025-2616061685188819001932184919171816201121920018796
2024-2514531567132318221775165620031951185418111568188520667
2023-2410041449132013661570162019161721156516451750158918514
Source: Oil Companies & DGCIS (Provisional data; Dec 2025–Jan 2026 prorated)

Notes:

RIL SEZ imports/exports included
LNG imports excluded
Import “Others” include Paraffin Wax, Petroleum Jelly, ATG, MTBE, Reformate
Exports include Nepal (IOCL) and Nepal/Bhutan (BPCL) sales (avg USD rate)
RIL MS exports include Alkylates
RIL ATF exports exclude foreign airline sales
Export “Others” include Benzene, Hexane, MTO, Sulphur
Export data based on refinery company reports