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A war in the Middle East has sent Argentina’s liquefied petroleum gas exports to India skyrocketing. In just the first quarter of 2026, Argentina shipped 50,000 metric tonnes of LPG to India. That’s more than double the 22,000 tonnes exported in all of 2025. The growth rate hit 127% year-over-year.

The trigger was a US-Israel war on Iran that began on February 28, 2026. The conflict led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, cutting off a major supply route. The Middle East normally provides nearly 30% of global LPG exports. With that supply disrupted, India faced a serious cooking fuel shortage.

Argentina had already been building momentum before the conflict started. Nearly 39,000 tonnes were shipped from Bahia Blanca port before February 28. Then, on March 5, 2026, an additional 11,000-tonne cargo headed to India. One vessel also departed India to pick up more Argentine LPG after the war began. The Atlantic route typically takes several weeks.

Argentina’s LPG production has been growing steadily. Output reached 2.63 million tonnes in 2025, up from 2.6 million tonnes in 2024. January 2026 production came in at 259,000 tonnes, slightly above January 2025’s 258,000 tonnes. Much of this growth is driven by natural gas production. India is reportedly Argentina’s fifth-largest trading partner and export destination, making the two nations natural long-term energy allies.

Argentina’s LPG output hit 2.63 million tonnes in 2025, fueled largely by rising natural gas production.

New infrastructure is also expanding Argentina’s capacity. A company called Mega started a new NGL fractionation train in early 2026. Its NGL output is expected to exceed 7,000 tonnes per day. Another company, TGS, has a $3 billion project underway in the Vaca Muerta region. It includes a 573-kilometer pipeline to Bahia Blanca and a fractionation plant with 2.7 million tonnes per year of capacity. The TGS project also includes a new export terminal at Bahia Blanca to support growing international shipments.

India’s been taking steps to manage the shortage.

Argentina’s seeing this as a long-term opportunity. It’s targeting more spot export volumes as its production capacity keeps growing.

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