New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production has increased by 40 per cent, the government said on Wednesday, adding that supply concerns remain owing to the closing of the key oil route of the Strait of Hormuz.Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry’s Joint Secretary, Marketing and Oil Refinery, Sujata Sharma, said during the regular briefing that petrol pumps have enough petrol and diesel stocks.”Domestic LPG production has increased by 40 per cent while no dry-outs h…
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New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The Centre on Friday advised consumers to avoid panic buying of petrol, diesel, and LPG as adequate stocks are available across the country.No cases of fuel dry-outs have been reported at any of the 1 lakh retail outlets by the Oil Marketing Companies. Adequate stocks of petrol and diesel are available, and supplies are being maintained regularly, a senior Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry official said.The official underlined that India currently has a refining capac…
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The government on Friday said that domestic production of cooking gas has increased by 30 per cent and assured that the country has enough fuel supplies to meet demand despite the ongoing tensions in West Asia.Speaking at an inter-ministerial briefing, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary (Marketing & Oil Refinery) in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said India’s refineries are currently producing 30 per cent more LPG compared to March 5.“The government is …
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) The Delhi government on Thursday advised citizens to avoid panic buying of LPG, petrol, diesel, and PNG in the wake of rumours swirling around the Iran conflict, assuring availability of adequate stocks.Residents are advised to refrain from panic buying or hoarding and are urged to ignore baseless rumours regarding disruptions in the fuel supply chain, said an official statement.Enforcement teams are conducting rigorous inspections to curb black-marketing and hoarding,…
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) The Delhi government on Thursday clarified that there is no shortage of LPG, petrol, diesel, or PNG in the capital and warned of action against black marketers, an official said, quoting the office of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.The government has advised citizens not to engage in panic buying. The government is closely monitoring black marketers and will take strict action, he said.Earlier, CM Gupta reviewed the ‘Summer Action Plan-2026’ and other preparations to e…
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Amid the reports of liquefied petroleum gas (LNG) shortage due to West Asia crisis, India has secured LPG and LNG supplies through alternative routes.According to government officials, these LPG and LNG supplies from alternative locations are likely to reach the country soon.Notably, Indian refiners have also increased domestic production of LPG by 10 per cent since the government directed oil companies to maximise cooking gas output.Reliance Industries Ltd’s Jamnaga…
Ahmedabad, Jan 22 (IANS) Adani Total Gas (ATGL) on Thursday reported an 11 per cent year-on-year rise in its consolidated net profit for the third quarter ended December (Q3 FY26).The company’s net profit for Q3 stood at Rs 159 crore, compared with Rs 142.38 crore recorded in the same quarter last financial year (Q3 FY25), according to its stock exchange filing.Revenue from operations showed strong growth during the quarter. Adani Total Gas posted revenue of Rs 1,631 crore in Q3 FY26 — markin…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The new year 2026 has begun, and several new rules have come into effect from January 1 that are set to directly impact the finances of the common people.One of the most significant changes is the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission from January 1, 2026.The Union government had already approved the move earlier. The decision is expected to benefit around 50 lakh central government employees and nearly 69 lakh pensioners.With the new pay commission, salaries of govern…