India Extends US LPG Import Tender Deadline Amid Shifting Energy Strategy
India has pushed back the deadline for its first long-term tender to import liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the U.S. to October 17, aiming to secure energy imports while balancing cost and supply risks.
India’s state refiners have extended the deadline for their inaugural joint long-term LPG import tender from the U.S. to October 17, 2025. The tender, which invites supply contracts for 2026, covers about 2 million metric tons (approximately 48 very large gas carriers).
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This move is part of a broader strategy by India to diversify its energy sources and reduce dependence on traditional suppliers in the Middle East. Currently, over 90% of India’s LPG is sourced from that region, but the government now aims to import about 10% from the U.S. starting in 2026.
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The extension gives prospective bidders extra time to prepare financing, logistics and contracts, reflecting the complexity and scale of securing transoceanic energy supplies. Analysts see this as an indicator of India’s push toward more strategic energy autonomy.
The global energy market is volatile, with fluctuations in supply, trade policies, and shipping costs posing risks. By extending the deadline, India may be trying to hedge against these uncertainties.