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 …
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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…
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Union Minister Manohar Lal on Saturday outlined key priorities, including institutionalisation of single-window approvals, integration of PNG infrastructure into urban planning, facilitation of last-mile connectivity and convergence with ongoing urban development initiatives.Addressing a review meeting here, he underscored the critical role of cities as engines of economic growth and called for mission-mode implementation to accelerate PNG expansion.An ambitious target…
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Consumers who have switched to piped natural gas (PNG) can now surrender their LPG connection from home without visiting a dealership, using just their registered mobile number or LPG ID, Petroleum and Natural Gas Secretary Neeraj Mittal said on Friday.The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has launched a new digital platform, MyPNG-D Portal, to make it easier for PNG users to give up their LPG connections online.Sharing the update on X, Mittal said that con…
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Responding to the directives from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the Delhi government has doubled commercial LPG cylinder allocation in the National Capital Territory from 1,800 to 4,500 cylinders (19 kg equivalent) per day, Minister for Food & Supplies Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Thursday, adding that 70 teams are acting against hoarders. This enhanced supply, effective immediately, covers critical sectors such as essential services, hotels, indus…
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The government on Wednesday dismissed reports claiming changes in LPG refill booking timelines, terming them misleading and unfounded.The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) clarified that no revisions have been made to the existing refill booking norms for LPG connections.The ministry stated that some media reports and social media posts had claimed that refill booking timelines had been altered to 45 days for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) beneficiari…
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) In an effort to strengthen natural gas infrastructure and improve ease of doing business, the government has notified the Natural Gas and Petroleum Products Distribution (Through Laying, Building, Operation and Expansion of Pipelines and Other Facilities) Order, 2026 under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.The order, through the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, provides a streamlined and time-bound framework for laying and expanding pipelines across the country…
Jaipur, March 23 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Monday assured that there is adequate availability of petrol, diesel, LPG and fertilisers across the state, urging citizens not to panic. He directed officials to take strict action against hoarding, black marketing, illegal storage and unauthorised refilling. Chairing a high-level review meeting at the Chief Minister’s residence, Sharma emphasised that the government is taking all necessary steps to prevent any artificial s…