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Recent data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell shows that although India has over 34 crore LPG consumers, the average household consumption is only about half a cylinder per month, especially in rural areas.
Key Data Highlights
LPG Consumers in India
- Total LPG consumers: ≈33.37 crore households
- Connections under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana: 10.56 crore
Growth in LPG Consumption
- LPG consumption increased six-fold: 446 TMT in 1998–99 and 2,754 TMT in 2025–26
- Major growth occurred during the 2000s and 2010s (8–11% annually).
- A sharp rise happened in 2016–17 after the launch of PMUY.
Household Consumption Pattern
Average LPG Use per Household
- Delhi (mostly urban): ~ 11.4 kg per month
- Bihar (mostly rural): ~ 6.7 kg per month
- Uttar Pradesh: ~ 7.7 kg per month
States with Highest LPG Consumers
- Uttar Pradesh – 4.87 crore consumers (highest)
- Maharashtra – 3.2 crore
- West Bengal – 2.72 crore
- Tamil Nadu – 2.4 crore
- Bihar – 2.33 crore
Key Insight
- Urban households rely almost entirely on LPG, leading to higher monthly usage.
- Rural households often combine LPG with traditional fuels, resulting in lower consumption despite having connections.
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