IndiaIndia's imports of U.S. liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) increased by 254% year-on-year to $2.60 billion in Q1 FY27, while U.S. crude oil imports dropped by 57.5% to $1.57 billion during the same period. The surge in LPG imports was attributed to global energy supply disruptions in the Gulf region due to conflicts in West Asia. Meanwhile, India's total merchandise imports from the U.S. rose by 24% to $16.65 billion, though exports remained largely flat at $25.46 billion. Experts noted that fluctuations in crude oil imports are influenced by commercial decisions of Indian refiners, and that India's exports to the U.S. continue to show growth trends despite recent stability.
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