Gail India is seeking to import one million metric ton (mt) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the year 2023 to meet the country’s increasing fuel demand. GAIL is also trying to divert LNG from its international portfolio to Indian market. The company is being mandated to import fuel and look for other new domestic fields to buy LNG so as to meet the growing household and transport sector demand. The company is anticipating around eight per cent increase in natural gas sales in 2022-23. The company is also planning to buy an LNG cargo every 30-40 days from the spot market to meet the growing gas demand.