{
  "id": 1359961,
  "title": "India boosts LPG production target amid M-E disruptions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/india-boosts-lpg-production-target-amid-m-e-disruptions",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-16T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Qatar Tribune Business",
    "slug": "qatar-tribune-business",
    "url": "https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/249059/business/india-boosts-lpg-production-target-amid-m-e-disruptions"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India has set a new daily production target of 63,810 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for state-run and private refineries. This move aims to bolster domestic supplies and create strategic reserves following disruptions in Middle Eastern imports due to the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. The government outlined the production targets per refinery in an August 13 order, emphasizing the need to maintain sufficient storage and transportation capacities to meet the specified quantities. Refiners, including Reliance Industries and state-owned entities like Oil India and GAIL India, have been allocated specific production responsibilities. India had relied heavily on Middle Eastern imports, which accounted for about 90% of its LPG needs before the regional supply disruptions. The government plans to review and adjust these targets twice annually to reflect changes in production capacity and market conditions. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance energy security by increasing domestic production and storage, thereby mitigating the impact of future supply disruptions. The measures are crucial given India's growing dependence on LPG for cooking, with the government having expanded access to this fuel over the past decade to promote cleaner cooking options.",
  "summary": "AgenciesNew DelhiIndia has set a maximum daily production target of 63,810 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for state-run and private refineries as the government mov...",
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}