New Delhi, August 7, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The United States has emerged as India’s largest supplier of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), with its share in India’s LPG imports rising significantly in recent months, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Friday.
Speaking about India’s energy sourcing strategy, Puri said the government had earlier taken a decision to import around 10 per cent of the country’s LPG requirement from the US. He clarified that the move was part of India’s broader energy planning and was not linked to concerns over possible disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key international energy transit route.
The minister said the decision had initially drawn questions as India already imported LPG from suppliers located closer geographically. However, the import pattern has changed considerably since then.
“Today I am happy to inform you that the United States accounts for something like 67 per cent of our LPG imports,” Puri said.
Highlighting the government’s focus on strengthening energy security, Puri said India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had taken significant steps towards reducing vulnerability and enhancing self-reliance in the energy sector.
He referred to the Rs 84,000 crore ‘Samudra Manthan’ mission, aimed at accelerating hydrocarbon exploration in deep-sea areas, describing it as a major investment in India’s energy future.
“Through the Samudra Manthan mission, hydrocarbon exploration in the deep sea will receive unprecedented momentum. This is not just an investment but a strong expression of confidence in India’s energy future,” Puri said.
He added that the initiative would mark a transformative phase for India’s energy sector and strengthen the country’s position on the global energy map.
The minister said that for several decades, energy security was largely viewed through the narrow framework of hydrocarbons. However, India had now adopted a more diversified approach by expanding energy sources, developing resilient infrastructure, building strategic reserves, promoting alternative fuels and establishing stronger international partnerships.
“India has moved beyond dependence by diversifying energy sources, creating trusted partnerships and strengthening its capacity to protect citizens from external disruptions,” Puri said.
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