India seen weathering LNG shock better than South Asia peers
In short
India is said to be handling an LNG supply shock better than nearby South Asian countries. A Wood Mackenzie analysis says regional LNG demand, which was earlier expected to rise by 2.7 MT, or 7%, in 2026, is now likely to fall by about 6 MT.
This matters for gas buyers, suppliers and energy markets across South Asia. The report does not say exactly what is driving the change or how much India itself will be affected.
What the reporting says
India is said to be weathering an LNG supply shock better than its South Asian neighbours, while Wood Mackenzie’s latest analysis points to a weaker regional outlook. The publisher summary says LNG demand across South Asia, previously projected to grow by 2.7 MT, or 7%, in 2026, is now expected to decline by around 6 MT. The immediate impact on India is not fully stated in the available reporting.
Why it matters
The reporting says India is holding up better than its South Asian neighbours as LNG demand in the region weakens. Wood Mackenzie’s latest analysis, as quoted in the publisher summary, cuts the 2026 South Asia demand view from growth of 2.7 MT, or 7%, to a decline of around 6 MT. The source does not explain the cause of the shift or give India-specific volume changes.