New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The government on Saturday said that more than 17.25 lakh 5-kg FTL cylinders have been sold since March 23, adding that since April 3, PSU oil marketing companies (OMCs) have organised more than 6,450 awareness camps for 5-kg FTL cylinders, wherein more than 90,000 such cylinders were sold.These 5-kg FTL cylinders are at the disposal of the state governments for supplying only to migrant labourers in their states with assistance from OMCs.Meanwhile, total commercial LP…
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New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) India’s wholesale price inflation (WPI) saw a rise in March, driven largely by higher global energy prices amid geopolitical tensions in West Asia, according to economists on Wednesday.Rahul Agrawal, Senior Economist at ICRA, said that the uptick was broad-based, with crude petroleum and natural gas, along with fuel and power.”Notably, these two groups together accounted for 150 basis points of the 175 basis points uptick in the headline print in March 2026 relative …
Chandigarh, April 7 (IANS) Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting here to review the distribution of LPG cylinders, including 5 kg free trade LPG (FTL) cylinders, and the status of the piped natural gas (PNG) network in the state. At the virtual meeting, the Chief Secretary directed all Deputy Commissioners to ensure last-mile delivery of LPG cylinders, with special attention to rural areas. They were directed to closely monitor the distribution of FTL cyl…
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) The government on Saturday said that 21 states/union territories are issuing and carrying out press briefs to effectively counter misinformation and to reassure citizens regarding adequate availability and smooth distribution of LPG.The government had requested Chief Secretaries of all States/UTs to intensify proactive and regular public communication, conduct daily press briefs at appropriate senior level, along with timely dissemination of accurate information through…
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) on Friday said that it is delivering around 28 lakh LPG cylinders daily as domestic gas supply across the country remains stable and adequate.The state-run oil firm said operations remain steady and consistent with normal levels, even amid evolving geopolitical challenges.IndianOil also reassured consumers that there is no shortage and advised against panic booking or stockpiling.“IndianOil continues to ensure uninterrupted LPG supply to h…
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) BJD MP Sasmit Patra on Saturday said that the recent reduction in excise duty on petrol and diesel could result in a revenue loss of Rs 3-4 lakh crore for the Government of India, while also warning of broader economic challenges stemming from the ongoing West Asia conflict. Speaking to IANS, Patra said, “The conflict in West Asia naturally has a global impact, including on India. The excise duty cut will cost the Government of India a loss of around Rs 3–4 lakh cr…
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The delivery of domestic LPG cylinders remains normal, panic bookings have come down, while the government has increased commercial LPG allocation to states, according to an update by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Sunday amid global disruptions due to the Middle East war.Educational institutions and hospitals have been prioritised, and around 50 per cent of the total commercial LPG allocation is going to these sectors. An additional 20 per cent commercia…
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) LPG production has been increased by 28 per cent through refinery directives in the last five days, and further procurement is actively underway, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, said in the Parliament on Thursday.Stressing that the government’s foremost priority is that the kitchens of India’s more than 33 crore families, especially the poor and the underprivileged, do not face any shortage, Puri said domestic supply is fully prote…