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New Delhi, April 6 Natural gas supplies to fertilizer plants have been increased to about 90 per cent of their requirement after oil companies procured liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the spot market as part of a broader set of measures to manage fuel availability amid disruptions linked to the...

New Delhi, April 6 The government said on Monday that there is no "unusual volatility" in the prices of essential commodities due to the West Asia crisis, and that it is continuously monitoring the rates in wholesale and retail markets across the country.The Centre said it has sufficient...

New Delhi, April 5 Sales of small 5-kg LPG cylinders – available at LPG distribution centers upon showing valid ID proof – have been increased, with about 6.6 lakh cylinders sold since March 23 as the government ramps up supplies to meet demand.Unlike the subsidized 14.2-kg domestic cylinders...

New Delhi, April 4 The government on Saturday urged citizens to avoid panic buying of petrol, diesel, and LPG, saying fuel supplies remain adequate despite disruptions linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said the government is taking...

New Delhi, March 28 – The government stated on Saturday that more than 54 lakh LPG refills were delivered yesterday, and the delivery of domestic LPG cylinders is normal despite the prevailing geopolitical situation that has affected supply chains.There have been no reported shortages at LPG...

Mumbai, March 26 There is no shortage of cooking gas and other fuels in Maharashtra, but rumors and statements from opposition leaders are causing panic, state minister Girish Mahajan said on Thursday, urging people not to engage in panic buying.There has been a sudden increase in demand for...

DAP Sales Surge in Maharashtra Triggering Hoarding Concerns Fertilizer Sales Jump 70% Amidst National Panic Buying Nagpur, Maharashtra – March 26 – Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday cautioned against hoarding following a significant increase in the sales of Diammonium...

New Delhi, March 25 The government stated that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG in the country, and urged citizens not to believe rumors circulating on social media or resort to panic buying.Supplies of LPG remain affected due to the ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz...

Government Assures Adequate LPG, Petrol, and Diesel Supply Amid Geopolitical Concerns New Delhi, March 25, 2026 – The government has confirmed that LPG, petrol, and diesel supplies are sufficientnationwide and urged citizens not to panic buy.Key updates from the inter-ministerial briefing...

New Delhi, March 24 The government said on Tuesday that India has adequate stocks of petrol, diesel, and LPG, and that all refineries are operating at full capacity despite disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz situation.In an update on fuel availability, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in...

Sri Lanka Raises Fuel Prices Over 8% as Global Oil Surge Triggers Panic Buying Retail Fuel Prices Increased to Control Hoarding Sri Lanka has raised retail fuel prices by more than 8 percent, effective from midnight on Monday, as authorities attempt to curb hoarding and panic buying following...