New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The Government on Monday said around 7.99 lakh piped natural gas (PNG) connections have been gasified since March 2026, while infrastructure has been created for an additional 2.87 lakh connections, taking the total number of PNG connections to 10.86 lakh amid efforts to strengthen cleaner fuel access across the country.The update was shared during a media briefing held at the National Media Centre as the government continued monitoring the evolving situation in West Asi…
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Mumbai, May 25 (IANS) Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East impacting global supply chains, the government of Maharashtra and PSU Oil Marketing Companies (BPCL, IOCL, and HPCL), through the State Level Coordinator (Oil Industry), Maharashtra, Mihir Ganesh Joshi, on Monday, assured consumers that adequate petrol, diesel, and LPG stocks are available across Maharashtra. Supply operations are being closely monitored and maintained without disruption.The PSU Oil Marketing Companies a…
Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), including Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd through State Level Coordinator (Oil Industry) for Maharashtra, Mihir Joshi, on Wednesday assured the people that the availability of essential petroleum products, including petrol, diesel and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), remains normal and uninterrupted across the state. The overall fuel supply in Maharashtr…
Morbi (Gujarat), May 19 (IANS) More than 670 ceramic manufacturing units in Gujarat’s Morbi cluster have resumed operations within six weeks after disruptions linked to the conflict in West Asia had forced large sections of the industry to suspend production, a state government said on Tuesday. State Energy Minister Rushikesh Patel said Gujarat Energy Limited (GEL), formerly known as Gujarat Gas Limited, ensured uninterrupted piped natural gas (PNG) supply and price stability despite adverse g…
Jaipur, May 14 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Secretary V. Srinivas on Thursday directed the City Gas Distribution (CGD) entities in the state to significantly accelerate the rollout of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections, setting a target of connecting an average of 1,000 households per day. He instructed that 43,000 households must be brought under PNG coverage within the next 45 days, by June-end.Chairing a meeting of the State-Level CGD Committee at the Secretariat’s ‘Chintan Kaksh’ on Thursday, the…
Bhubaneswar, April 22 (IANS) The Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved eight key proposals, including the Odisha City Gas Distribution (CGD) Policy, aimed at boosting Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure across the state in line with the broader push for clean and sustainable energy.The proposals, spanning eight departments, received Cabinet approval at a meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday.Bri…
Bhopal, April 20 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh is accelerating its shift towards piped natural gas (PNG), with the state government stepping up efforts to boost connections even as large parts of the existing network remain under-utilised.State Food and Civil Supplies Minister Govind Singh Rajput on Monday said the focus is now on converting pipeline coverage into active users while continuing strict action against LPG black marketing.Highlighting the ground situation, the Minister said PNG infrastructu…
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) A high-level government committee, supported by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), has recommended removing excise duty on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to lower prices and promote consumption of the green fuel to meet India’s target of achieving a 15 per cent share of natural gas in the fuel mix by 2030.The key recommendations include removing the 14 per cent excise duty to make CNG a more attractive fuel option and also lowering GST on CNG vehicle…
Bhopal, April 9 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government has launched a strong state-wide drive against the black marketing and hoarding of LPG cylinders under the Essential Commodities Act. In the latest enforcement action, officials conducted inspections at 2,840 locations, seized 3,961 LPG cylinders, and registered First Information Reports in 11 cases. Separately, inspections were conducted at 734 petrol pumps across the state, resulting in one First Information Report.Additional Chief Secretary…
Gandhinagar, April 9 (IANS) The Gujarat government has announced key amendments to the rules governing the supply of bulk non-domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to industrial units, officials said on Thursday. According to the Department of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs, industrial units in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, polymers, agriculture, packaging, paint, steel, ceramics, glass, and aerosols can now receive up to 70 per cent of their pre-March 2026 consu…