India’s natural gas consumption accounted for 7.12% of the country’s primary energy supply in fiscal year 2025, marking a continued structural shift toward cleaner fuels in the world’s third-largest energy market.
The figure reflects sustained infrastructure expansion and growing industrial and residential demand, reinforcing the fuel's role in the nation's energy transition strategy.
Under a base-case scenario, domestic demand is projected to grow to between 260 and 300 million standard cubic meters per day (MSCMD) by 2030.
The data, reported by Hindu Businessline, highlights the accelerating pace of gas adoption as India seeks to diversify away from coal.
Under a base-case scenario, domestic demand is projected to grow to between 260 and 300 million standard cubic meters per day (MSCMD) by 2030.
This trajectory implies significant capital expenditure in pipeline networks, city gas distribution systems, and import terminals over the coming decade.
For global energy markets, India’s growing appetite for natural gas presents a long-term demand tailwind, particularly for liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporters in Asia and the Middle East.