India’s petrol and diesel sales rose in September 2026, while LPG sales fell

The Economic Times reports that India’s petrol sales rose 7.2% and diesel sales 4.9% year-on-year in September 2026, while LPG sales fell 9% and aviation fuel sales were flat, according to oil ministry data. It says higher vehicle sales supported petrol consumption, while below-normal monsoon rainfall and increased economic activity boosted diesel demand. The paper links LPG’s continuing decline to war-related supply disruptions.