NEW DELHI
The United States kept its crown as India’s biggest supplier of cooking gas this June. India has been actively diversifying its energy imports to protect itself from ongoing political tensions and supply uncertainties across West Asia.
According to data, India brought in over 773 thousand metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas from America. This represents an impressive nineteen percent increase compared to May. Overall, India’s total gas imports ticked up by three percent this month. Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates took the second spot, while Saudi Arabia and Kuwait trailed behind.
This growing bond with America is part of a deliberate plan to avoid relying too heavily on any single region. In fact, Indian state refiners have signed a long-term deal to import millions of tonnes of American gas starting this year. This move heavily reduces dependence on traditional Gulf suppliers. Before the West Asian conflict, nearly ninety percent of India’s gas shipments traveled through the risky Strait of Hormuz.
Fortunately, industry sources say India has secured plenty of crude oil and gas supplies to last through August, especially since shipping channels have reopened. To make its energy security even stronger, India is now buying gas from new partners like Oman, Nigeria, and Argentina. Experts believe this smart diversification strategy will continue long after regional tensions fade, ensuring the nation maintains a stable and resilient energy mix for the future.