India imported 2.7 million tonnes of LNG in October, up 17.4% from the previous year, as shipments from Qatar and the UAE rose sharply.
That volume pushes the country's LNG import share from 50% to nearly 52%, a climb triggered by a slump in domestic liquefaction output.
Crude oil imports hit a record 5.6 million barrels per day, with Russia accounting for 36% of the flow while West Asian and Atlantic shipments nudged higher.
Qatar's rebound after the Strait of Hormuz disruptions helped lift imports to 0.4 million tonnes in October—370% more than the 0.1 tonne received in September—and restored its status as the largest supplier, supplying 40–50% of India's LNG.
Power companies are already stockpiling gas, as a Delhi‑based fertilizer plant manager said the surge will secure feedstock for winter production, while the government is likely to review domestic production incentives next month.