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    5kg LPG Cylinders: New Rules for Migrants and Students

    April 09, New Delhi — Amid the evolving situation in West Asia, the Government of India continues to keep citizens informed through regular updates.During a media briefing on Thursday, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, announced that 5 kg LPG...
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    Sanjay Khanna Appointed Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Petroleum

    New Delhi, April 9 Seasoned energy sector executive Sanjay Khanna has been appointed as the chairman and managing director of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd, India's second-largest state-owned fuel retailer.Khanna was the Director (Refineries) at BPCL prior to his appointment. He was also...
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    India’s Support for Indian Nationals and Maritime Operations in West Asia

    April 08, New Delhi: The Indian Government held its regular media briefing on Wednesday, providing updates on the evolving situation in West Asia. Officials from key ministries shared information on fuel supply, maritime operations, and support for Indian nationals.The government stated that...
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    India Addresses West Asia Situation with Commodity Monitoring

    April 06, New Delhi – The Indian Government held an inter-ministerial briefing on the developments in the ongoing West Asia conflict.A control room has been established to monitor the prices of essential commodities.The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has ensured that all petrol...
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    Government Encourages Digital LPG Transactions

    The government is making every effort to ensure the availability of petrol, diesel, and LPG across the country. It has advised citizens to use digital methods for booking LPG cylinders and to avoid visiting distributors unless absolutely necessary. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas...
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    Curbing Panic Buying: States Directed to Monitor LPG Supplies

    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...
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    India's Fuel Reserves Secure for Next Two Months

    New Delhi, April 1 – India's crude oil inventory is sufficient, and all necessary arrangements have been made to ensure a stable supply for the next two months, the government said on Wednesday.Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary (Marketing and Refineries) of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural...
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    India’s ATF Price Increase: Airlines Seek Relief Amid Global Oil Surge

    In New Delhi, on April 1, aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines were raised by 8.5 percent, instead of the expected doubling due to a surge in global oil prices driven by the war, even as prices for commercial LPG and premium petrol also increased.ATF, or jet fuel, for...
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    India's Fuel Market: Regular Prices Steady Amid Rising Costs

    April 1, New Delhi: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas clarified that the prices of regular petrol and diesel—the fuels that India relies on—remain unchanged at ₹94.77/litre and ₹87.67/litre in Delhi.With global petroleum prices up by as much as 100% in the last month, Public Sector...
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    ATF Hike Limited: Airlines Protected from Fuel Price Surge

    April 1, New Delhi: Amidst the turbulent times caused by the Iran war and difficulties in oil supply due to the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, India's Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is attempting to protect domestic airlines from a full surge in fuel prices.The ministry has limited...
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    ATF Prices Surge to Record High, Domestic Airlines Get Partial Relief

    New Delhi, April 1 The price of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), or jet fuel, more than doubled to a record Rs 2.07 lakh per kilolitre on Wednesday, mirroring the surge in global oil prices last month, but for domestic airlines, the increase would only be 8.5 per cent.Domestic airlines will pay...
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    Continued Support for Returning Citizens and Seafarers

    The government has extended the National PNG Drive 2.0 until June 30, 2026, to maintain momentum in PNG expansion across the country. It has also directed city gas distribution entities to expedite the installation of domestic PNG connections. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas stated...
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    West Asia Situation: India Ensures Supply Chain Stability

    March 30, New Delhi — The Indian Government held another inter-ministerial briefing at the National Media Centre in New Delhi on Monday to review the evolving situation in West Asia.Speaking to the press, the Department of Fertilizers stated that domestic urea output has significantly...
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    Oil Availability Secured: India’s Response to Global Prices

    The government has imposed export duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) and reduced domestic levies on petrol and diesel to ensure adequate availability and protect consumers from rising global oil prices caused by the West Asia crisis.Speaking at an Inter-Ministerial Briefing on...
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    Fuel Supply Secure: Ministry Reassures Citizens

    The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has reiterated that India's supply of petroleum and LPG is fully secure and under control. It stated that all retail fuel outlets have sufficient supplies, and there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG anywhere in the country. The Ministry has...
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    India Urges Citizens to Avoid Panic Buying

    March 25, New Delhi — The Indian government stated today that the country has the capacity to refine 36 million tonnes of crude oil and urged citizens to stop believing in rumors and avoid panic buying.Speaking at an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia held in New...
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    India’s Natural Gas Sector Sees Major Expansion Under New Guidelines

    March 25, New Delhi – The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced major reforms in the natural gas sector to simplify business and stimulate growth.Secretary Neeraj Mittal highlighted that, under the guidance of the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, India’s City...
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    Clarification on PMUY Booking: Ministry Addresses Misinformation

    The government has refuted news reports and social media posts claiming that the booking timelines for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) connections have been revised to 45 days. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas stated that these reports and posts also claimed that the new timelines...
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    Convenience Shopping Rises as India Faces LPG Supply Issues

    New Delhi, March 18 The major e-commerce company, Amazon India, has seen a significant increase in demand for convenient, ready-to-consume meals, with categories such as instant noodles, packaged meals, snacks, and beverages recording over 15 per cent growth on its platform, driven by concerns...
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    Indian Sailors Safe in Gulf Region

    Special Secretary at the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, stated that all Indian sailors and ships are safe in the Gulf region. Mr. Sinha made this statement while addressing the Inter Ministerial Briefing on Recent Developments in West Asia in New Delhi. He noted...
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