Iraq has become one of the top Middle Eastern suppliers of LPG to India, joining a group of seven countries that provided more than 94% of India’s total LPG imports in October, according to S&P Global Commodity Insights’ Platts unit, highlighting Iraq’s growing role in regional energy trade.
Data from Platts showed that the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain collectively shipped about 2.201 million metric tons of LPG to India during the month. This strong contribution highlights Iraq Iraq has become supplier that’s growing role in India’s LPG market and the broader regional energy trade.
LPG—a mix of propane and butane that becomes liquid under pressure—is widely used for cooking, heating, automotive fuel, and industrial applications across many sectors worldwide. The gas has no color or odor, but producers blend it with additives to make leaks easy to detect.
India, the world’s third-largest oil consumer, continues to depend heavily on foreign energy supplies. The country imports more than 85% of its crude oil requirements from over 30 countries. LPG imports have grown alongside domestic consumption, driven by government efforts to expand clean cooking access through rural subsidy programs.
Energy analysts say Iraq’s LPG exports to India support both nations’ economic interests. For India, diversifying LPG sources ensures energy security amid volatile global markets. For Iraq, expanding exports strengthens its downstream portfolio and aligns with its strategy to boost refined and processed product sales instead of relying solely on crude oil exports.
The rise in Iraq’s LPG trade with India also reflects deeper regional integration among Middle Eastern suppliers. As demand in Asia continues to grow, Iraq’s share in the LPG supply chain is expected to expand further in the coming months, strengthening its energy partnership and boosting export revenues for both nations.