June 4, 2026

India’s government is considering a change to its LPG subsidy formula following state-run oil companies’ first annual supply contracts with US exporters. Companies are advocating for the inclusion of US benchmark prices and higher transatlantic freight costs in the subsidy calculation to better reflect the economics of these imports.

India has extended the bid submission deadline for its latest oil and gas block auction. Potential investors now have until February 18, 2026, to submit their bids. This is the third extension for the OALP-X licensing round. The government aims to boost domestic oil and gas production with this significant acreage offering.