India’s state-run refiners have locked in their first-ever long-term deal to import U.S. liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), awarding tenders to Chevron, Phillips 66, and TotalEnergies Trading for delivery beginning in 2026—a move that marks a geopolitical and commercial break from the Middle East and a step toward appeasing Washington. The deal covers around 2 million metric tons of LPG—some 48 very large gas carrier cargoes—jointly purchased by Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum. It’s the first time…