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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, March 30 Delhi Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood on Monday directed officers to allocate 4 lakh PNG connections in the city, amid the prevailing LPG situation due to the West Asia crisis.Delhi has the capacity to provide approximately 18 lakh piped natural gas (PNG)...

New Delhi, March 29 – As many as 6,000 PNG consumers have now surrendered their LPG connections in order to make more LPG available to those who do not have access to piped natural gas amid the disruption in supplies due to the Iran war, a top Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry official said on...

New Delhi, March 27 – Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday described the opposition's behavior in Parliament as "most unfortunate," accusing the Congress and other parties of acting irresponsibly at a time when the world is grappling with economic challenges, particularly rising crude oil...

Chandigarh, March 27 Congress leader and MP Kumari Selja criticised the BJP government on Friday, alleging that a crisis involving LPG, PNG, and diesel in Haryana has revealed its failures.In a statement, Selja claimed that the decision to make PNG mandatory without proper planning has caused...

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...

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...

New Delhi, March 25 The government has mandated that the supply of cooking gas, LPG, to households will be discontinued if consumers fail to switch to piped natural gas where such connectivity is available, under a new order aimed at accelerating gas network expansion and reducing reliance on a...

Mumbai, March 23 The supply of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) to commercial establishments in Maharashtra has been increased by 20 per cent, according to state Food and Civil Supplies Minister Chhagan Bhujbal, offering relief to restaurants and eateries.The government has decided to ease PNG...

New Delhi, March 18: Domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production has increased by 40 per cent, the government said on Wednesday, adding that supply concerns remain due to the closure of the key oil route of the Strait of Hormuz.Joint Secretary, Marketing and Oil Refinery, of the Ministry...

Bhopal, March 17 – The Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday said that educational and medical institutions across the state are receiving 100 per cent of their LPG cylinders without interruption, and domestic supply remains unaffected.The government stated that domestic LPG production has...

Amaravati, March 17 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Tuesday that the state currently has a 14,000-ton LPG reserve, enough to meet demand for the next 15 days.During a review of the LPG supply chain at the Real Time Governance System (RTGS) with officials, the CM...

Chandigarh, March 16 Amid alleged shortages of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders and rising prices, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislators in Punjab staged a protest outside the state Assembly on Monday.Raising slogans against the BJP-led government at the Centre, the MLAs described the...

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)...

Bhopal, March 13 There is no shortage of LPG, PNG, and CNG in Madhya Pradesh, and citizens will not face any problems regarding the supply of cooking gas, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said.After reviewing the situation in the state with top officials on Thursday night, he said the Narendra...

Gandhinagar, March 12 The Gujarat government stated on Thursday that adequate stocks of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and piped natural gas (PNG) are available in the state for domestic consumption despite the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia.Continuous monitoring is being carried...

New Delhi, March 12 The Indian paper industry is facing various challenges, including rising energy costs and a potential disruption in export markets due to the ongoing crisis in West Asia.West Asia is one of the most important export destinations. In 2024-25, India exported paper and...

March 11, New Delhi — Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, assured that India's energy imports are continuing smoothly from multiple sources and routes. He stated that domestic consumers will continue to receive 100% of their CNG and PNG supplies, while industries will...

New Delhi, March 10 The auto component industry has requested uninterrupted supply of LPG/PNG for MSME foundry and forging units, or a reasonable period to switch to alternative fuels, amid the government's move to revise the priority order for allocating domestically produced natural gas due to...

Mumbai, March 10 Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MGL) clarified on Tuesday that it is not currently facing any reduction in gas availability, and the company continues to maintain normal supplies of compressed natural gas (CNG) and piped natural gas (PNG) across its operational areas.However, the company...