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India Faces LPG Crisis Amid Strait of Hormuz Closure

3/25/2026

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Summary

India's LPG Shortage

The Strait of Hormuz closure amid the Iran war has created an LPG crisis in India.
Delivery delays rose from days to weeks for households and businesses.
The government has cut commercial LPG allocations by up to 80%.
Black market LPG prices have surged, with illegal sales about double the costs.
The government is raiding hoarders and has increased domestic LPG production by up to 40%, with two tankers arriving soon.

History

Historical Context

The Iran-Iraq War, which began on September 22, 1980, resulted in a significant disruption of oil supplies, with OPEC reporting a 50% drop in Iranian exports. The conflict's legacy continues today as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz exacerbates India's LPG crisis, highlighting vulnerabilities in energy supply chains and prompting increased domestic production efforts and black market activity.

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India's LPG Shortage

The Strait of Hormuz closure amid the Iran war has created an LPG crisis in India.
Delivery delays rose from days to weeks for households and businesses.
The government has cut commercial LPG allocations by up to 80%.
Black market LPG prices have surged, with illegal sales about double the costs.
The government is raiding hoarders and has increased domestic LPG production by up to 40%, with two tankers arriving soon.

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