Total LPG consumption in India amounted to 21,256 thousand metric tonnes from April-December 2022, up 1.8% from a year earlier, according to the oil ministry. The consumption by households, which comprise about 89% of total consumption, was up barely 0.3% year-on-year but sales to commercial users saw a surge. Packed LPG sold to commercial customers increased 18.4% while bulk LPG went up 12% year-on-year.