New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) As the Centre slashed excise duties on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre each, bringing them down to Rs 3 per litre for petrol and zero for diesel, in a move aimed at cushioning the impact of surging global oil prices, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday said the Modi government had two choices — either increase prices drastically for citizens as all other nations have done, or bear the brunt on its finances so that an Indians …
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Jaipur, March 26 (IANS) Addressing an all-party meeting to discuss LPG supply in Rajasthan, Chief Minister Bhajan lal Sharma reviewed the prevailing situation in the state.He assured that Rajasthan currently has adequate stock of essential commodities and LPG, and that the situation is under constant monitoring.The Chief Minister informed that District Collectors have already been directed to closely oversee supply and distribution to prevent any disruption. CM Sharma also appealed to the public…
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The government on Thursday categorically stated that India’s petroleum and LPG supply situation is fully secure and under control, calling upon citizens not to be misled by a “deliberately mischievous, coordinated campaign of misinformation” that is being carried out to spread unjustified panic.India has 74 days of total reserve capacity, and actual stock cover is around 60 days right now (including crude stocks, products stocks and the dedicated strategic storage in c…
Guwahati, March 25 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday assured that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG in the state and urged people not to panic-buy. Speaking to reporters here, Sarma said that fuel supplies remain adequate and there is no cause for public concern. “There is sufficient availability of petrol, diesel and LPG in Assam. There is no fear of any shortage,” he said. The Chief Minister further added that the Government of India has als…
Bhopal, March 17 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday said educational and medical institutions across the state are receiving 100 per cent of their LPG cylinders without interruption, and domestic supply remains unaffected. The government stated that domestic LPG production has increased by 36 per cent, and the Centre has issued directives regarding special concessions for City Gas Distribution.During a daily review meeting, representatives from oil companies said online bookin…
Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) Amid the escalating Iran-Israel conflict, the Maharashtra government on Thursday initiated measures to ensure an uninterrupted supply of domestic and commercial gas cylinders. To prevent disruption and coordinate effectively in case of a shortage, the state government has decided to establish special committees at the district level.Additional Chief Secretary of the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department, Anil Diggikar, directed all concerned agencies to …
Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) President Donald Trump said the United States will reopen commercial airspace over Venezuela and described a new phase of engagement that includes US oil companies scouting opportunities in the country.Trump told a Cabinet meeting he had spoken with Venezuela’s interim president and ordered immediate steps to restore travel. “I just spoke to the president of Venezuela and informed her that we’re going to be opening up all commercial airspace over Venezuela,” he …
Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war remains possible, citing mounting casualties on both sides and arguing that economic pressure on Moscow is beginning to take effect.Speaking aboard Air Force One, on Sunday, Trump told reporters newly released figures underscore the urgency of ending the conflict. “Thirty thousand soldiers were killed this current month,” he said, adding that about 27,000 were killed the month before.Trump said he do…