INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Russia&s exports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to Afghanistan and ex-Soviet states in Central Asia have jumped following introduction of
European Union sanctions against Moscow at the end of 2024, industry sources said on Wednesday, Reuters reported.The European Union&s
sanctions against Russia&s LPG over the war in Ukraine took effect on December 20
The restrictions were proposed last year by Poland, one of Russia&s largest LPG importers.LPG, or propane and butane, is mainly used as fuel
for cars, heating and to produce other petrochemicals.According to the industry sources, railway supplies of LPG from Russia&s plants,
including the Kazrosgas joint venture with Kazakhstan, jumped to the region by 80% year on year in January & February to 140,000 metric
tons, read the report.The exports to Afghanistan, the main consumer of Russia&s LPG in the region, rose by 52% for the period to 71,000
tons.Traders expect great scope for more supplies to Afghanistan, where annual demand for LPG is seen at around 700,000 tons per year.The
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