EconomyTuesday, 2 June 2026·The Hindu - National
India’s LPG consumption fell 19.2% in May 2026; petrol and diesel rose
Provisional PPAC data showed India’s LPG consumption fell 19.2% in May 2026, while petrol and diesel consumption increased.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In May 2026, provisional data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell showed India’s LPG consumption fell to 2.12 million metric tonnes, down 19.2% from 2.62 MMT in May 2025.
Key specifics
- India consumed 2.12 MMT of LPG in May 2026, compared with 2.62 MMT in May 2025.
- Petrol consumption rose to 3.89 MMT in May 2026 from 3.78 MMT a year earlier.
- Diesel consumption increased to 8.67 MMT in May 2026 from about 8.59 MMT in May 2025.
- ATF consumption dipped by about 0.8% in the same period, according to PPAC provisional data.
- Commercial LPG supply was maintained at 70% of pre-crisis levels, and booking periods were raised to 25 days in urban areas and 45 days in rural areas.
Exam lens
Economy and energy question type: fuel consumption data, PPAC figures, and supply-side measures; remember 2.12 MMT LPG, 19.2% fall, 3.89 MMT petrol, 8.67 MMT diesel, and 70% commercial LPG supply.