New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The expansion of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) has gained momentum with 3.42 lakh connections gasified and 3.7 lakh new registrations have been made since March 2026, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said on Friday.States have been advised to facilitate the new PNG connections for both domestic and commercial consumers, a ministry statement said.The government is making all efforts to ensure the availability of petrol, diesel and LPG, and citizens are advised to avoi…
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New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) State-owned Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) on Friday said it has suspended 10 liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distributors for alleged malpractices, reiterating its zero-tolerance policy against irregularities in its distribution network.Taking to the social media platform X, the company informed that it initiated strict action by suspending 10 LPG distributors found involved in malpractice.”With a zero-tolerance approach, we are ensuring accountability an…
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) More than 3.9 lakh 5 kg FTL (free trade LPG) cylinders have been sold since March 23, and over 65,000 5 kg FTL cylinders were sold yesterday, the government said on Wednesday.Supply of LPG continues to be affected due to the prevailing geopolitical situation, but there has been no increase in price for domestic LPG consumers, said the government during the inter-ministerial briefing.”No dry-out has been reported at LPG distributorships. Online LPG bookings have increase…
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas clarified on Wednesday that only the price of commercial LPG have been increased in the country, while that of domestic LPG has been left unchanged to protect households from the sharp rise in the cost at which the cooking gas is being imported amid disruptions due to the Iran war.“Prices of commercial LPG cylinders, used by industries and hotels, are deregulated, market determined and revised normally on a monthly basis. Thei…
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The government on Wednesday said that domestic airfares are unlikely to see a sharp rise as it has cushioned the impact of a steep surge in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices by allowing only a partial increase for domestic airlines.According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), ATF prices in India — deregulated since 2001 — are revised monthly based on international benchmarks. Given the current geopolitical situation, ATF prices for domestic markets…
Prayagraj, March 31 (IANS) In a striking example of grassroots innovation, a street vendor in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, has devised a unique ‘magical stove’ that runs on waste engine oil, offering an alternative solution amid concerns over LPG availability. Instances of ‘jugaad’ — innovative improvisation using limited resources — are not uncommon in India. However, this particular innovation has caught widespread attention. At a time when rumours about LPG shortages have led to long queues at…
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) All refineries are operating at high capacity with adequate crude inventories, and sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel are being maintained while domestic LPG production from refineries has been increased to support local consumption, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said on Monday.Although LPG supply continues to be affected due to the prevailing geopolitical situation, no dry-outs have been reported at LPG distributorships. Most LPG distributorships also …
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The government on Sunday eased the petroleum safety and licensing rules to allow faster distribution of kerosene to households, amid the disruption in cooking fuel supplies due to the Iran war.The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said in a notification that the measures would enable the ad-hoc distribution of kerosene to households for cooking and lighting in 21 states and Union TerritoriesSelect petrol pumps operated by public sector oil marketing companies such …
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Sunday highlighted the global implications of energy supply disruptions due to the ongoing West Asia crisis.Speaking to IANS, Minister Singh said, “The whole world is troubled by this war because the region is a source of oil and gas, which are essential energies. Naturally, if energy production is affected, the entire world will face difficulties, and everyone will have to bear the consequences.”Meanwhile, in Bihar, the state govern…
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The government on Saturday said that more than 54 lakh LPG refills were delivered yesterday and the delivery of domestic LPG cylinders is normal despite prevailing geopolitical situation that has affected the supply chains.There are no reported dry-out at LPG distributorships and online LPG cylinder bookings increased to 91 per cent on industry basis yesterday, according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.To prevent diversion at the distributor level, Deliver…