India has recorded its highest-ever consumption of domestic cooking gas. In 2024-25, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) usage climbed to 31.3 million metric tonnes (MMT). This marks a new record in clean-fuel adoption across the country.
A two-decade view shows dramatic change. In 2004-05, LPG use stood at just 10.2 MMT. By 2013-14, it had grown to 16.3 MMT.
The latest surge pushes usage beyond three times that of two decades ago.
Experts attribute this rapid rise to multiple factors. First, refill rates rose sharply. Households are now refilling cylinders more often.
Second, the supply chain has strengthened, ensuring smoother and more reliable deliveries.
Third, rural and urban families alike increasingly prefer LPG over traditional fuels. This shift reflects rising awareness about clean cooking, health, and convenience.
The numbers also reveal changing demand patterns. While households remain the primary LPG consumers, commercial and industrial use has grown.
Institutional kitchens, food services, and small industries now contribute significantly to LPG demand. This broadening base helps smooth out demand fluctuations that once followed rural-urban and seasonal patterns.
For many families, LPG has improved everyday life. Women report safer kitchens and cleaner homes.
Families enjoy reliable cooking fuel. Dependence on firewood and other polluting sources has dropped. Overall, living conditions and comfort levels have improved.
The record consumption level also indicates a deeper transformation in India’s energy habits.
LPG is no longer a luxury fuel; it has become a mainstream necessity. Governments and consumers together are driving this change.
At the same time, growing demand places pressure on supply and distribution systems.
Distributors and fuel suppliers now face steeper expectations. They must ensure timely cylinder availability, especially in remote areas. They must also maintain safety and reliability as more households switch to LPG.
Looking ahead, many analysts expect LPG demand to keep rising. Expanded distribution networks, better refill facilities, and ongoing clean-fuel campaigns will likely drive more growth. Commercial and industrial demand may also rise further as businesses expand and adopt LPG for cooking and processing.
In essence, 2024-25 marked a turning point for LPG in India. From rural kitchens to urban homes, LPG has cemented its role as the primary cooking fuel.
Its record usage reflects more than just rising demand; it signals a sustained shift in lifestyle, energy access, and national fuel consumption patterns.
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