energy policy

March 12, New Delhi — To address a sharp decline in fuel supply, the Australian government is planning to temporarily amend fuel standards, allowing the use of lower-quality fuel for domestic use.The decision comes amid the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) call to release 400 million...

New Delhi, March 12 – India’s strategic oil reserves and diversification of energy imports from over 40 supplier countries have transformed its ability to absorb global energy shocks. This resilience has ensured that there is no energy crisis due to the disruption caused by the Iran war, as the...

Washington, March 12 – The United States must rapidly expand electricity generation and modernize its power grid to sustain the explosive growth of artificial intelligence, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said, warning that decades of under-investment in energy infrastructure could constrain the...

Washington, March 12 – The White House strongly criticized critical reporting in major US newspapers on the Trump administration's handling of the war with Iran and its impact on global energy markets, accusing the media of spreading a "false narrative" about the objectives of the military...

Gandhinagar, March 11 – The Gujarat government has formed a high-level committee to secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies in response to disruptions in global energy markets caused by conflicts in West Asia, spokesperson Minister Jitu Vaghani announced on Wednesday.The committee, headed...

Chandigarh, March 11 The Punjab government moved a resolution in the state assembly on Wednesday, alleging that a foreign policy failure by the Centre has led to a hike in LPG rates, and expressed concern that the looming shortage of commercial cylinders would affect restaurants, eateries, and...

New Delhi, March 11 India is one of the largest consumers and refiners of crude oil, and it is essential for New Delhi and Washington to work "hand-in-hand" to ensure the stability of the energy market, US Ambassador Sergio Gor said on Wednesday.His conciliatory gesture came as the Congress...

Chandigarh, March 11 – A resolution concerning the impact on the country's energy security was tabled before the Punjab Assembly on Wednesday, expressing concern over the emerging gas and energy crisis across the country.The resolution, presented in the House by Food, Civil Supplies and...

New York/Washington, March 11 The US has "temporarily permitted" India to "accept" Russian oil already on ships, aiming to ensure energy supplies amid the conflict with Iran. According to a top White House official, this move underscores that America's allies in India are "reliable partners"...

March 11, New Delhi – Countries and agencies worldwide are implementing emergency measures to address soaring oil prices, including capping fuel costs, releasing strategic reserves, and reducing consumption.The major move comes from the International Energy Agency (IEA), which has proposed the...

New Delhi, March 11 – The Congress criticized the BJP-led government on Wednesday, stating that the US has "temporarily allowed" India to "accept" Russian oil, and that this was a "concession" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The opposition party's criticism came after White House Press...

New York/Washington, March 11 The US has "temporarily permitted" India to "accept" Russian oil already on ships in the sea to ensure energy supplies amid the conflict with Iran. This short-term measure will not provide significant financial benefit to Moscow, White House Press Secretary Karoline...

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy informed the Rajya Sabha that more than 25,000 rooftop solar systems have been installed in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.Responding to a starred question raised by MP Sat Paul Sharma, the Minister of...

Moscow, March 10 US President Donald Trump spoke with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin late Monday night amid global energy disruption caused by American and Israeli strikes on Iran, leading to the virtual closure of the Strait of Hormuz.According to Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri...

New Delhi, March 10: A total of 25,02,217 rooftop solar systems have been installed under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (as of March 5, 2026), the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.Under the scheme, funds amounting to ₹14,585.29 crore have been utilized in FY26 (till March 5), against...

Washington, March 10 – Democratic lawmakers in the United States sharply criticised President Donald Trump’s war with Iran, as gasoline prices surged nationwide, urging the White House to release oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to ease pressure on American families.Oil prices have...

Patna, March 9 – Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) National Working President Tejashwi Yadav criticised the Union government's foreign policy stance on Monday, stating that a country like India should not need permission from any other nation to decide its energy needs or trade policies.In a post on...

New Delhi, March 9 India will not join the International Energy Agency (IEA) initiative to release strategic oil reserves as part of an effort to cool oil prices, top government sources said.India, the world's third-largest oil-importing and consuming nation, has 5.33 million tonnes of...

New York/Washington, March 9 The US has urged India to buy Russian oil already floating at sea and redirect it to Indian refineries to "alleviate" concerns about supply shortages and price spikes amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, Energy Secretary Chris Wright has said.However, the move, he...

New York/Washington, March 9 The US has urged India to purchase Russian oil already floating at sea and redirect it to Indian refineries to "mitigate" fears of supply shortages and price spikes amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, Energy Secretary Chris Wright has said.However, the move, he...