What it is
Liquefied propane and butane. Fuel for furnaces, kilns, bakeries, glass and metal work, and propellant in aerosols.
Commercial LPG cylinders (19 kg, 47.5 kg)Bulk LPGAuto LPGPropellant-grade (deodorised) LPG
Where imports come from
About 60% imported: production 13,111 thousand tonnes against consumption of 33,170 thousand tonnes in 2025-26 (PPAC, provisional).
Rules before you buy or sell
- LPG cylinders, valves and regulators are under BIS QCOs and the Gas Cylinder Rules, 2016; storing more than the exempt number of cylinders or a bulk tank needs a PESO licence.
- Domestic subsidised cylinders must not be used in business; buy commercial cylinders.
Storage and handling
Keep cylinders upright in a ventilated area at ground level (LPG is heavier than air); no drains or pits nearby.
Businesses that use it
Glass Bangles Making →Mouth-Blown Glass Hollowware →Decorative Glassware →
Sources (3)
- PPAC — Production of Petroleum Products by Refineries & Fractionators, FY 2025-26 (provisional, updated 28 Apr 2026)
- PPAC — Domestic Consumption of Petroleum Products, FY 2025-26 (provisional) · 2026
- BIS — Products under compulsory certification, Scheme-I (QCO list with amendment and rescind orders; page updated 24 Sep 2026) · 2026