July natural gas consumption up, output dips

India's natural gas consumption increased 5.8% YoY in July, while production fell 1.4%. Gas imports increased 14.8%, while NGC's natural gas production fell 3%. Private sector output remained flat.

By ET Bureau | Updated: Aug 19, 2024, 11.58 PM IST

New Delhi: India's natural gas consumption rose 5.8% year on year in July while gas production fell 1.4%. Gas consumption stood at 5,733 million metric standard cubic meters (MMSCM) and production at 3,079 MMSCM, according to the oil ministry data. Gas imports expanded 14.8% in July to 2,704 MMSCM.

ONGC's natural gas production fell 3% to 1,594 MMSCM last month while the private sector's output remained nearly flat at 1,224 MMSCM. Domestic crude oil production fell 3%.

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