India Seals First LPG Term Deal With US Amid Trade Talks

India strikes energy deal with US amid trade talks

India agreed to source nearly 10% of its liquefied petroleum gas from the US, as New Delhi works to finalize its long-awaited trade deal with Washington. Monday’s agreement, which an Indian minister called a “historic first,” will bolster India’s energy security and also mollify the US, The Times of India wrote, after Washington slapped New Delhi with punishing tariffs over its trade surplus and purchases of Russian crude. The deal also helps In…

Trump Tariffs Pressure India Into Agreeing to Source Gas from U.S.

PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: India signed a deal with the U.S. covering nearly 10 percent of its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports.WHO WAS INVOLVED: India, the United States, President Donald J. Trump, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.WHEN & WHERE: Announced on November 17, 2025, with the LPG sourced from the U.S. Gulf Coast.IMPACT: The deal represents a significant win for the Trump administration, with India previously taking advantag…

India Seals First LPG Term Deal With US Amid Trade Talks

India’s state-run refiners have signed their first long-term deal with the US to import 2.2 million tons of LPG next year, a strategic bid to boost energy ties as New Delhi courts a trade pact with Washington.

India expands US energy imports to ease trade tensions and diversify supply

Highlights: India signs its first major structured LPG import deal with the U.S., covering nearly 10% of annual demand. The move aims to reduce India’s large trade surplus with Washington and diversify energy sources. US–India trade tensions escalated after reciprocal tariffs of up to 50 per cent earlier this year. India’s imports of US crude hit their highest level since 2021, even as Russian oil remains significant. Analysts disagree on the e…