Kpler reports United States (US) and Iran as top Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) suppliers to India in May

Exam-focused facts from the 5 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The United States (US) was India's largest supplier of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in May, accounting for 55% of imports with 666,000 tonnes.
Iran served as the second-largest supplier in May, providing 145,000 tonnes, which constituted approximately 12% of total imports.
India's overall LPG imports in May rose by 25% month-on-month but were 40% lower than the levels recorded in February.
West Asia, comprising the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, previously accounted for 90% of India's LPG imports.
Other countries that shipped LPG to India include Australia, Russia, Argentina, Congo, Angola, Nigeria, and Cameroon.