India imported a record 155.25 billion cubic feet of liquefied natural gas from the United States in the first half of 2026, underscoring a sharp deepening of energy trade ties between the two countries. Washington also became India’s largest LNG supplier during May-July 2026, highlighting the growing role of US cargoes in India’s fuel mix as buyers seek flexible, competitively priced supplies.
"India’s LNG Imports from US Hit Record 155.25 Billion Cubic Feet in H1 2026"
India imported a record 155.25 billion cubic feet of liquefied natural gas from the United States in the first half of 2026, underscoring a sharp deepening of energy trade ties between the two countries. Washington also became India’s largest LNG supplier during May-July 2026, highlighting the growing role of US cargoes in India’s fuel mix as buyers seek flexible, competitively priced supplies.
India’s LNG Imports from US Hit Record 155.25 Billion Cubic Feet in H1 2026
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India imported a record 155.25 billion cubic feet of liquefied natural gas from the United States in the first half of 2026, underscoring a sharp deepening of energy trade ties between the two countries. Washington also became India’s largest LNG supplier during May-July 2026, highlighting the growing role of US cargoes in India’s fuel mix as buyers seek flexible, competitively priced supplies.
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