CommoditiesMedium•5 November 2026•
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India's LPG Imports from UAE Surge via Hormuz Ship-to-Ship Transfers
Key Facts
1India's LPG imports from the UAE rose 240% in September-October compared to the March-August average.
2Ship-to-ship transfers around the Strait of Hormuz enabled the recovery of LPG supplies to India.
India's LPG imports from the UAE surged by 240% during September and October 2026 compared to the average recorded between March and August. The Indian Express reported that ship-to-ship transfers conducted around the Strait of Hormuz were instrumental in enabling the recovery of LPG supplies to India.
LPG volumes from West Asian exporters, including Kuwait and Qatar, increased significantly as Indian importers utilized logistical workarounds to bypass supply chain constraints. These strategic transfers have supported India's energy security and stabilized trade flows despite ongoing regional tensions affecting maritime routes.