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New Delhi, April 10 As the world scrambles to recover from the biggest energy shock in decades triggered by the West Asia conflict, India should be cautious about relying on traditional supply assumptions, particularly its proximity to the Middle East for sourcing oil and gas, ONGC Chairman and...

New Delhi, April 10: When combined with the government’s PMSuryaGhar initiative, which enables households to generate electricity through solar power, a new electric stove technology that mimics LPG flames could significantly reduce India’s dependence on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), Union...

New Delhi, April 7 – The Centre has decided to double the daily allocation of 5-kg free trade LPG (FTL) cylinders available for distribution to migrant labourers across states, according to an official communication.The Petroleum Ministry said in a notification that the enhanced allocation...

New Delhi, April 6 Two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers have safely crossed the war-affected Strait of Hormuz and are headed for Indian ports, even as 16 other vessels remain stranded in the Persian Gulf, officials said Monday.The LPG vessel Green Sanvi, carrying 46,650 tonnes of LPG, is...

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 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, April 4 – The government on Saturday dismissed reports and social media claims that an Iranian crude oil cargo was diverted from Vadinar in India to China due to payment issues, calling them “factually incorrect” and misleading.The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has clarified...

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 The government has announced measures to help exporters mitigate the impact of the West Asia crisis, and more decisions are being considered, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.The US-Israel attack launched on Iran in February has disrupted shipping...

New Delhi, April 1 The price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF), or jet fuel, more than doubled to a record Rs 2.07 lakh per kilolitre on Wednesday, but domestic airlines will not have to pay this steep increase as a mechanism is being put in place to protect them.Meanwhile, the price of...

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...

New Delhi, March 30 As many as 19 ships carrying LPG, crude oil, and LNG destined for India are currently stranded in the Strait of Hormuz due to the escalating conflict in West Asia.At an inter-ministerial briefing on the fallout of developments in West Asia, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special...

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...

New Mangalore Port Berth 9 Redevelopment Approved for Public-Private Partnership New Delhi, March 30 – The government has approved the New Mangalore Port Authority’s (NMPA) proposal for the redevelopment of Berth No. 9 for handling liquid bulk cargo on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) basis...

Government Reintroduces PDS Kerosene for 60 Days to Ease LPG Pressure Emergency Allocation Announced for States and Union Territories New Delhi, March 30: The central government has announced an ad-hoc allocation of Public Distribution System (PDS) kerosene to states and union territories for...

Two Indian-Flagged LPG Carriers Head Towards Mumbai and New Mangalore New Delhi, March 29 Two Indian-flagged LPG tankers carrying nearly a day’s supply of cooking gas have successfully navigated the conflict-affected Strait of Hormuz and are now en route to India, according to an official...

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...

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...

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...