energy supply

Washington, March 19 – US President Donald Trump said that the United States “knew nothing” about Israel’s strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field and warned Tehran of massive retaliation if it “unwisely” targets Qatar again, after Iran struck a portion of Qatar’s LNG facility following the...

New Delhi, March 18 Delhi Lt Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, who chaired his first Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) meeting on Wednesday, directed a comprehensive fire audit across the city.This directive came in the wake of a fire in a multi-story building in southwest Delhi's Palam...

Jaipur, Mar 18 Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday alleged that the state is facing severe issues with LPG availability, contradicting the government's claim of adequate supply.In a statement, Gehlot said the assertion by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma that there is no...

New Delhi, March 18 India will prioritize meeting domestic fuel demand before considering supply requests from countries such as Bangladesh and other regional buyers, as energy market disruptions tighten availability."Nation First," said Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of...

New Delhi, March 17 – Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified on Tuesday that the entire 25 per cent increase in domestic LPG production is being supplied to households as cooking gas.Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, the Finance Minister also highlighted that 65 per cent of the total LPG...

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board has announced a temporary suspension of imbalance charges for entities, shippers, and consumers, citing the ongoing geopolitical crisis in the Gulf region. In a statement, the Board said that this decision has been taken in light of the...

Colombo, March 17 – The Sri Lankan government has approved the establishment of four special committees to address economic and social disruptions arising from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, following a proposal submitted by the president.The decision, endorsed by the cabinet of...

March 16, New Delhi – The International Energy Agency (IEA) has announced the largest coordinated release of strategic oil reserves to stabilize global markets.Approximately 400 million barrels will be released, with supplies in Asia and Oceania starting immediately, and in Europe and the...

Mundra, March 16 – The liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier 'Shivalik' arrived at the Mundra Port in Gujarat around 5 p.m. on Sunday, carrying approximately 46,000 metric tonnes of LPG, after successfully navigating the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions in West Asia.The vessel, an...

New Delhi, March 13 – 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 shortages have been reported at any of the 1 lakh retail outlets by the Oil Marketing Companies. Adequate stocks of...

Karachi, March 13 Pakistani naval ships safely escorted two of its merchant vessels carrying millions of litres of oil from Fujirah in the UAE to the Karachi Port amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia, officials said on Friday.The development comes as Pakistan, which heavily relies on Gulf...

The government announced today that India's coal sector has achieved a major milestone, with commercial and other mines exceeding the 200 million tonnes (MT) production mark. The Ministry of Coal stated that this achievement reflects the combined efforts and unwavering commitment of various...

New Delhi, March 13 The government stated on Friday that uninterrupted supply of LPG to households has been ensured, and there is no need for panic booking for cylinders.Speaking to the media, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said that domestic...

New Delhi, March 13 Crude oil prices rose by ₹94 to ₹8,898 per barrel in futures trading on Friday amid the escalating conflict in West Asia and disruptions in energy supply.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), crude oil for March delivery increased by ₹94, or 1.07%, to ₹8,898 per barrel in...

New Delhi, March 13 Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned until noon on Friday amid protests by opposition members over the LPG supply situation and price hike.Speaker Om Birla warned the opposition members against disrupting the Question Hour and asserted that it is everyone's responsibility...

Washington, March 13 – The world is facing a “significant disruption in the short term” to secure long-term global energy flows, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said, defending Washington’s decision to release oil reserves amid the war involving Iran.“We are in the midst of a significant...

Washington, March 13 – Facing a sharp rise in fuel prices and disruptions in global shipping routes, the White House is considering a temporary waiver of the century-old Jones Act to allow more vessels to deliver energy and agricultural supplies to US ports.Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt...

Jaipur, March 12 Rajasthan Minister of State for Home, Jawahar Singh Bedham, accused state Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra of misleading the public regarding the availability of gas on Thursday."Dotasra is seeking opportunities to confuse the people of Rajasthan and is more focused on...

New Delhi, March 12 – There is no shortage of LPG in the country, and "no dry-out has been reported," said Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary, Marketing and Oil Refining, in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, on Thursday.During a briefing on the current LPG situation in the country, she...

New Delhi, March 12 – Emphasizing India’s role as a major exporter of refined petroleum products, particularly to neighboring countries, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday that the Indian government has received a request from Bangladesh for diesel supply, which is currently...