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New Delhi, March 14 Eateries have cut their menus, increased prices, while many have switched to coal to cope with the LPG crisis, even as two Indian ships carrying domestic gas from the Gulf countries crossed the Strait of Hormuz early on Saturday morning.LPG carriers Shivalik and Nanda Devi...

Patna, March 14 Bihar Transport Minister Shrawon Kumar and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kumar Jha on Saturday alleged that rumors about a shortage of LPG in the state are part of a "political conspiracy".Their remarks came amid reports of people queuing up in large numbers outside distribution...

New Delhi, March 14 – Commercial LPG cylinder distribution has begun in 29 states and Union Territories, while authorities have intensified raids and surprise inspections across the country to curb hoarding and black-marketing amid increased pressure on cooking gas supplies, a senior oil...

To prevent the illegal hoarding of petroleum products, District Magistrate Poonch, Ashok Kumar Sharma, formed special teams to conduct surprise inspections at LPG dealer points, storage facilities, and petrol pumps across the district.This action was taken in response to public complaints...

Tumakuru (Karnataka), March 14 Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said on Saturday that the police have been instructed to take legal action against those involved in hoarding and black marketing of LPG cylinders.Amid supply constraints caused by the West Asia conflict, he expressed hope...

Kolkata, March 14 Large queues were observed at LPG distribution centers in Kolkata and several districts of West Bengal on Saturday, amid reports of supply disruptions following the West Asia conflict.A large number of people were seen outside the distribution centers since early morning in...

New Delhi, March 14 Authorities in Lucknow launched a large-scale crackdown on the alleged black marketing of cooking gas cylinders, conducting raids at 1,483 locations across the city and arresting six individuals, officials said on Saturday.The operation was carried out by the Uttar Pradesh...

New Delhi, March 14: Authorities in Chhattisgarh seized 741 LPG cylinders on Saturday from 102 locations across the state as part of a major crackdown on hoarding and black marketing of cooking gas amid concerns triggered by the ongoing Iran–Israel conflict.According to officials, teams from...

Imphal, March 14 The Manipur government has stated that there is no shortage of LPG and petroleum products in the wake of the West Asia crisis, asserting that claims of a shortage of cooking gas in the state are misleading.The Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, Imphal, has confirmed that there is...

Raipur, March 13 A total of 741 LPG cylinders were seized from 102 locations across Chhattisgarh as part of a crackdown on hoarding and black marketing amid the West Asia crisis, an official said on Friday.Teams from the Food Department and district administration have been conducting surprise...

Patna, March 13 – The district administration in Patna, Bihar, has intensified monitoring to ensure the smooth supply and distribution of domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).So far, four cases have been registered related to violations of LPG regulations.Three of these FIRs were filed in...

New Delhi, March 13 The Delhi government is closely monitoring the stock and distribution of LPG and other petroleum products, and is conducting enforcement drives to prevent malpractice, according to a statement issued on Friday.The supply of LPG, petrol, diesel, and piped natural gas (PNG)...

Patna, March 13 – Amid concerns about the availability of cooking gas across Bihar, the Department of Food and Consumer Protection, Bihar, has set up a control room in Patna to address public grievances related to oil and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).The control room has been established to...

New Delhi, March 13 CPI(M) General Secretary M A Baby wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, demanding strict action against hoarders and those selling cylinders at inflated prices, over the current "crisis" in cooking gas.Baby also urged the prime minister to reconsider New Delhi's...

Itanagar, March 13 Arunachal Pradesh Minister Gabriel Denang Wangsu said on Friday that the supply and availability of LPG cylinders and petroleum products in the state is normal, and urged people to avoid panic buying that could lead to artificial shortages.In a social media post after...

New Delhi, March 13 Refuting claims of shortages in LPG cylinders, the BJP said that the Congress and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) are trying to create "inconvenience" for consumers, adding that such reports were emerging only from states ruled by these parties.BJP IT department head Amit...

New Delhi, March 13 Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Jagat Prakash Nadda informed Parliament on Friday that no shortage of chemical fertilizers has been reported across states during the Kharif 2025 and the ongoing Rabi 2025–26 seasons.The minister stated that the availability of...

Patna, March 13 Long queues were seen outside LPG distribution centers across Bihar, despite the district administrations claiming there was no shortage of domestic gas cylinders.People turned up in large numbers at distribution agencies in Patna, Bhagalpur, Rohtas, Katihar, and other...

Kohima, March 13 The Nagaland government assured the people that there is no shortage of domestic LPG in Nagaland, urging consumers not to panic or engage in unnecessary hoarding.This assurance came after a meeting to assess the availability of LPG and other petroleum products in the state...

Kolkata, March 13 – In West Bengal, which is heading for elections, the alleged disruption in LPG supply caused by the conflict in the Middle East is becoming a major political issue.While the ruling Trinamool Congress has accused the Centre of failing to make proper arrangements in view of...