energy supply

New Delhi, April 9 – Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri is scheduled to visit Qatar between April 9 and April 10 to discuss liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies amid disruptions caused by the ongoing Iran conflict, the ministry said on Thursday.In a post on X, the...

New Delhi, April 8 Shares of oil marketing companies soared on Wednesday, with HPCL rising by 9%, as crude oil prices sharply declined to fall below the $100 mark following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire by the US and Iran.Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, dropped by 14.03% to...

Beijing, April 7 China announced on Tuesday a further increase in gasoline and diesel prices, the second in about two weeks, due to rising international oil prices driven by the ongoing conflict in West Asia.China's top economic planner, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC)...

New Delhi, April 6 – State-run oil marketing company, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), announced on Monday that commercial LPG supply has recovered to around 70 per cent of pre-crisis levels, despite ongoing geopolitical disruptions.The PSU firm further noted that it continues to work...

New Delhi, April 5 State-owned Coal India Ltd plans to offer 25.62 million tonnes of coal through online auction this month, a move expected to mitigate the impact of energy supply shocks on industries amid the West Asia crisis.Disruptions in the supply of LNG, LPG, and crude oil from the...

New Delhi, April 4 – An LPG tanker bound for India has begun its journey through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, offering some relief to concerns about energy supplies amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.The vessel, Green Salvi, is carrying over 46,000 metric tonnes of...

New Delhi, April 2 Ceigall India announced on Thursday that its subsidiary, Ceigall Green Energy MP Ltd, has signed 15 power purchase agreements with Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company to supply electricity from a 130-MW solar capacity under the Surya Mitra Krishi Feeder Yojana.According...

Seoul, April 2 – South Korea has secured approximately 50 million barrels of alternative oil supplies for this month to replace supplies from the Middle East, which have been disrupted due to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, government officials said on Thursday, pledging continued...

New Delhi, April 1 The price of commercial LPG was increased by ₹195.50 on Wednesday, due to the surge in global oil prices linked to the escalating conflict in West Asia.A 19-kg cylinder of commercial LPG now costs ₹2,078.50 in Delhi, according to state-owned oil companies.Rates were last...

New Delhi, March 31 India added more than 3.1 lakh new piped natural gas (PNG) connections in March, and another 2.7 lakh connections were issued as the government accelerated the expansion of cleaner fuel networks amid supply disruptions following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.With the...

India Temporarily Reopens PDS Kerosene Supply in 21 States Amid Energy Crisis New Delhi, March 30 – The central government has authorized the temporary allocation of public distribution system (PDS) kerosene in 21 states and Union Territories, including regions previously designated as...

India Fuel Supply Update: No Shortage of Petrol, Diesel, LPG; Government Dismisses Lockdown Rumors India Maintains Adequate Fuel Stocks Amid West Asia Crisis New Delhi, March 27: India currently holds sufficient stocks of petrol, diesel, and LPG to last at least two months under normal...

Bangladesh’s Fossil Fuel Import Bill Projected to Surge by $4.8 Billion New Delhi, March 27 – Bangladesh’s annual fossil fuel import bill is projected to increase by $4.8 billion, representing a 40 per cent rise from 2025 levels, according to a new analysis by Zero Carbon Analytics (ZCA).The...

New Delhi, March 24 NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) has signed an agreement with Nxtra Data to jointly explore opportunities in the area of renewable energy.The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by Sarit Maheshwari, CEO of NGEL, a subsidiary of NTPC, and Ashish Arora, CEO of Nxtra...

India’s Energy Diversification Strategy Praised by Argentina Envoy, Highlights Lithium Collaboration India’s Long-Term Energy Strategy Gains Recognition New Delhi, March 24: Argentina’s Ambassador to India, Mariano Agustin Caucino, has described India’s ongoing efforts to diversify its energy...

Mahanagar Gas Assures Uninterrupted PNG Supply, Announces Incentives for New Users Amid LPG Concerns Mumbai, March 24: As liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) users grapple with challenges linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict, piped natural gas provider Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MGL) on Tuesday assured...

New Delhi, March 23 The ongoing crisis in West Asia has disrupted commercial LPG supplies, forcing industries, including mining operations, to seek alternative fuel options."When LPG availability is affected due to the West Asia conflict, it will impact industrial processes," sources said...

South Korea Fuel Prices Fall After Government Introduces Temporary Price Cap Retail Fuel Prices Drop Following Policy Intervention Fuel prices at gas stations across South Korea have declined notably after the government introduced a temporary fuel price cap last week, according to the Ministry...

Domestic LPG Production Rises 31% as Government Moves to Secure Cooking Gas Supply Surge in Production Aimed at Stabilizing Supply New Delhi, March 14: The government said on Saturday that domestic LPG production has increased by around 31 percent as part of efforts to maintain a steady supply...

FIEO Urges Government to Prioritize LPG and Natural Gas Supply for Export-Oriented Units New Delhi, March 12: The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has urged the government to prioritize the allocation of LPG and natural gas to export-oriented manufacturing units, warning that...