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New Delhi, April 7 – The Centre announced on Tuesday that it has doubled the daily quantity of 5 kg LPG cylinders being provided to each state for distribution to migrant laborers."The supply of 5 kg LPG cylinders is being doubled based on the average daily supply to migrant laborers during...

Itanagar, April 7 Arunachal Pradesh Food and Civil Supplies Minister Gabriel Denang Wangsu emphasized the need for equitable distribution of petroleum products across the state and warned of strict action against black marketing and hoarding.The minister, along with chief secretary Manish...

Bhopal, April 6 Public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) on Monday said they are maintaining steady and adequate supplies of LPG and automotive fuel in Madhya Pradesh despite the ongoing war in West Asia and allayed fears of shortages.Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum...

Bhubaneswar, April 6 The Odisha government stated on Monday that there were no restrictions on the distribution of 5-kg LPG cylinders, and vulnerable consumers such as students and migrant workers can obtain them by producing only identification proof without the need for address documents...

New Delhi, April 6 The government said on Monday that there is no "unusual volatility" in the prices of essential commodities due to the West Asia crisis, and that it is continuously monitoring the rates in wholesale and retail markets across the country.The Centre said it has sufficient...

New Delhi, April 5 – In an effort to make the LPG distribution system more transparent and efficient, the Delhi government has imposed a complete ban on the sale of cylinders directly from warehouses, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Sunday.She said that Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have...

New Delhi, April 5 Sales of small 5-kg LPG cylinders – available at LPG distribution centers upon showing valid ID proof – have been increased, with about 6.6 lakh cylinders sold since March 23 as the government ramps up supplies to meet demand.Unlike the subsidized 14.2-kg domestic cylinders...

New Delhi, April 4 Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday that there is no shortage of domestic or commercial LPG in the national capital and urged Delhiites "not to panic".She urged people not to crowd gas agencies and LPG centers."Avoid visiting LPG godowns. The administration is...

New Delhi, April 4 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta reassured citizens on Saturday that the supply of both domestic and commercial LPG in the capital is stable and urged them to avoid crowding gas agencies.She emphasized that there is no shortage of LPG – or any other fuel – in the national...

RAJOURI, APRIL 03: Abhishek Sharma assured that sufficient stocks of LPG, petrol, diesel, food grains, and fertilizers are available in Rajouri, with supplies being maintained according to guidelines issued by the Government of India.He warned that hoarding and black marketing will not be...

New Delhi, April 4 The government on Saturday urged citizens to avoid panic buying of petrol, diesel, and LPG, saying fuel supplies remain adequate despite disruptions linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said the government is taking...

Hyderabad, April 3: In a move to curb hoarding and black marketing of LPG, the Telangana civil supplies department has seized over 3,699 illegal domestic LPG cylinders as of Friday, officials said.The department has also seized 70 smaller cylinders. All the cylinders were seized between March...

New Delhi, April 3 A multi-level strategy involving coordination with the Centre for policy intervention has been launched to manage pressure on LPG supply and the broader energy sector, the Delhi government said on Friday.The announcement was made at a press conference held by the...

Bhopal, April 3 – The Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has asked all states and Union Territories to immediately step up proactive public communication regarding the availability of LPG and other petroleum products, citing the continued circulation of rumors and misinformation that...

Hyderabad, April 3 Officers from the Telangana Civil Supplies Department have seized approximately 3,700 illegally stored domestic LPG cylinders since March 12 as part of a crackdown on misuse, officials said on Friday.They also seized 70 small cylinders worth Rs 1.10 crore during the...

India's LPG supply remains stable and sufficient, despite ongoing geopolitical developments in the Middle East that are impacting global energy markets. In a statement, Indian Oil has said that it has maintained uninterrupted LPG supply to households and is currently delivering approximately 28...

The Centre has requested the states and union territories to take necessary measures to curb practices such as hoarding and black marketing of LPG and other petroleum products. Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Dr. Neeraj Mittal, has written a letter to all states and union...

New Delhi, April 2 The Delhi government cracked down on unauthorized LPG refilling centers in the outer north Delhi area of Alipur on Thursday and initiated legal action against those involved, officials said.Following the action, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said in a statement that "any...

Bhopal, April 2 – The Madhya Pradesh government stated on Thursday that there is an adequate supply of LPG and all petroleum products across the state, and that there is no shortage of any kind.Chief Secretary Anurag Jain chaired a high-level review meeting at the Secretariat with senior...

New Delhi, April 1 – The Delhi Police Crime Branch on Wednesday busted an illegal LPG cylinder storage and refilling racket in the Dabri area of the national capital, recovering 17 domestic gas cylinders from multiple companies.Acting on specific and credible intelligence, officials carried...