India’s shift toward the United States for liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports has accelerated further in June, according to a report by The Hindu Businessline.
The development underscores the structural realignment of global gas trade flows as the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues to disrupt traditional maritime routes from the Middle East.
The US has solidified its position as India’s leading supplier of both LNG and LPG, displacing traditional Gulf exporters.
This trend, which saw record import levels in May 2026, reflects a sustained pivot by Indian buyers seeking to mitigate exposure to shipping bottlenecks in the Persian Gulf.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical chokepoint, and ongoing tensions have forced major importers to diversify their supply chains away from regional producers.
For energy markets, this realignment highlights the growing importance of US export capacity in meeting Asian demand.