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Bhubaneswar: To improve last-mile delivery of cooking fuel and resolve recent distribution challenges, the Odisha government has announced that 5-kg LPG cylinders under the Centre's Free Trade LPG (FTL) scheme will soon be widely available at petrol pumps, authorised LPG agencies, and special distribution camps across the state. State Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra made the announcement, addressing confusion over the availability of smaller cylinders following ...Read More >
Panchkula: People from the working class are unable to get the small, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders that have 5 kg gas in them despite the Centre's orders to provide these cylinders to migrant labourers and workers. The gas agencies in Chandigarh and Panchkula in Haryana have been claiming that the problem pertaining to the shortage of small gas cylinders will be resolved soon. Rajinder Kumar, a migrant street vendor from the Panchkula Industrial Area, claimed that he had to return e ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's petroleum sector remains resilient despite ongoing geopolitical tensions impacting global energy supply chains, with the government asserting that domestic LPG and fuel availability remains stable and well-managed. Addressing a press briefing on Thursday, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said that while international disruptions have affected imports, the government has taken proactive steps to shield domestic consumers. "Nearly 60 ...Read More >
GREATER NOIDA:Multiple domestic cylinders and equipment used for unauthorised gas transfer were seized in Greater Noida late Monday as a joint team of the supply department and police busted an illegal liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) refilling operation in Dadri, said officials on Tuesday, adding that one person has been arrested in the case. The raid was conducted at a house in Tulsi Vihar colony near Natthu Chowk, they said. "The accused was found engaged in unauthorised transfer of LPG from d ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a major crackdown on illegal LPG storage, the Civil Supplies Enforcement Squad Wednesday raided a timber workshop in the Samantarapur area under Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) limits and seized 107 cylinders stored in violation of safety norms. Acting under the guidance of Khurda Civil Supplies Officer Jnanendriya Mishra, the squad, along with BMC civil supplies staff, carried out the operation at Tarini Timber Shop with support from the Commissionerate Police and an Ex ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: The enforcement squad of the Civil Supplies department on Wednesday busted an illegal LPG storage unit and seized around 107 illegally stored gas cylinders during a raid at Tarini Timber shop in Samantarapur area here. Acting on a tip-off about the illegal storage, CSO Gyanindriya Mishra and other civil supplies staff seized 78 domestic, five commercial along with 24 cylinders (weighing five kg each) from the spot. The raid was carried out in the presence of Commissionerate Police ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at improving last-mile access to cooking fuel, the Odisha government has announced that 5-kg LPG cylinders will soon be made available at petrol pumps across the state. The announcement was made by State Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra on Wednesday evening. He said the initiative aligns with the Centre's Free Trade LPG Scheme and aims to expand access to smaller, more affordable fuel options. Under the new system, consumers will be ...Read More >
District teams will track demand and monitor distribution to ensure local shortages are prevented. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Migrant workers in Delhi are set to benefit from a doubling of the daily supply of 5 kg LPG cylinders * These camps will operate alongside the existing LPG distribution system * District teams will track demand and monitor distribution to ensure local shortages are prevented Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mod ...Read More >
Lucknow: In a bid to bail out the wedding season from a looming gas crisis, the district administration has introduced measures to manage the rising demand for commercial LPG cylinders. During the period starting April 14, families and caterers must follow a formal application process to secure gas supplies. Under the new guidelines, those requiring LPG cylinders for wedding-related events must submit an application along with a copy of the marriage invitation card. This step is intended to ver ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Amid the ongoing chaos and confusion, Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra today clarified that students and migrant labourers can now obtain 5 kg LPG cylinders and refill them at fuel stations by producing a valid identity proof. The Minister informed that there is ample supply of LPG cylinders in the state and now the 5 kg gas cylinders will be available at petrol pumps along with camps. This facility will be available under the Centre's Free Trade LP ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8: LPG supply across the country remains smooth with adequate stock available, and efforts are being made round-the-clock to ensure uninterrupted availability of cylinders for households, Indian Oil Corporation Limited said on Wednesday. In a post on social media platform X, the country's largest oil marketing company urged consumers to remain calm and avoid unnecessary bookings, assuring that sufficient cylinders are readily accessible and distribution systems are functioning e ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The government has doubled the daily quota of market-priced 5-kg LPG cylinders for migrant workers as part of a broader push to stabilise fuel supplies amid disruptions linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. Unlike the subsidised 14.2-kg cylinders that are used in household kitchens for cooking, the 5-kg bottles are priced at market rates. A 5-kg cylinder costs Rs 549 in Delhi as against the Rs 913 price for a 14.2-kg domestic cylinder. The 5-kg cylinders are available acro ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): The Ministry of Petroleum, in a press conference on Wednesday, said that there is sufficient availability of Liquefied Petroleum Gas and other fuels such as petrol and diesel despite tensions in West Asia, and the government has ensured consistent supply throughout the crisis by prioritising domestic consumers for the supply of LPG. During the inter-ministerial briefing, Sujata Sharma, General Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, added that commerc ...Read More >
PATNA: Bihar Food and Consumer Protection Department Minister Leshi Singh on Wednesday asserted that domestic LPG cylinders are being delivered at doorsteps within three to four days of booking, despite the global energy crisis arising out of the ongoing Gulf war. Making an appeal to consumers not to unnecessarily gather around gas agencies, Singh said, "Though, initially there were shortage of LPG cylinders due to global energy crisis and people panicked and gathered around gas agencies. But d ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Centre on Wednesday announced that increase in the commercial LPG limit to 70 per cent of the pre-March 2026 bulk consumption level will be extended to industrial units in the pharma, food, polymer, agriculture, packaging, paint, uranium, heavy water, steel, seed, metal, ceramic, foundry, forging, glass, and aerosol sectors. The increase will be subject to an overall sectoral limit of 0.2 thousand metric tonnes per day. Besides, conditions regarding regi ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: A joint team of officials from Food and Supplies department, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and police seized a large number of LPG cylinders during a raid in Odisha's capital city on Wednesday. The gas cylinders were secretly stored inside a wood depot in Samanatarapur area. Supply officials confirmed that 10 filled domestic LPG cylinders, around 60 empty cylinders and 17 empty 5kg cylinders were found, though the number is expected to rise as the counting continues. The ...Read More >
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], 8 April (ANI): The ongoing West Asia conflict has cast a shadow over India's premium and luxury automobile segment even as the broader car market continues to grow, Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO, BMW Group India, told ANI on Wednesday. But with a ceasefire now in sight, Brar said the industry could be poised for a swift and strong rebound. Also Read | Nancy Guthrie Missing Case: Tipster Claims Missing Mother of Savannah Guthrie Is in Mexico's Sonora. While I ...Read More >
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], 8 April (ANI): The ongoing West Asia conflict has cast a shadow over India's premium and luxury automobile segment even as the broader car market continues to grow, Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO, BMW Group India, told ANI on Wednesday. But with a ceasefire now in sight, Brar said the industry could be poised for a swift and strong rebound. While India's total automobile market has grown by around 17 per cent in the January-March Quarter, the luxury car segmen ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) The Delhi government has doubled the LPG supply for migrant workers, with 1,368 cylinders of 5 kg each now available daily, Food and Supplies Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Tuesday. The quota for commercial LPG for migrant workers has been increased from 180 to 360 cylinders per day, with priority being given to the needy, the minister said. The move comes under a revised total daily cap of 6,480 cylinders (19-kg equivalent), under which essential services are be ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) The government has doubled the daily quota of market-priced 5-kg LPG cylinders for migrant workers as part of a broader push to stabilise fuel supplies amid disruptions linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. Unlike the subsidised 14.2-kg cylinders that are used in household kitchens for cooking, the 5-kg bottles are priced at market rates. A 5-kg cylinder costs Rs 549 in Delhi as against the Rs 913 price for a 14.2-kg domestic cylinder. The 5-kg cylinders are av ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Centre announced on Tuesday that it has doubled the daily quantity of 5 kg LPG cylinders being provided to each state for disbursal to migrant labourers. "The supply of 5 kg LPG cylinders is being doubled based on the average daily supply to migrant labourers during March 2-3, 2026, beyond the limit of 20 per cent mentioned in the letter dated March 21. These 5 kg cylinders will be at the disposal of the state government for supplying only to migrant labo ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas on Tuesday has directed state governments and union territories to double the daily supply of 5kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders available for migrant labourers. The directive comes after an assessment of average daily supply during March 2-3, 2026, exceeding the 20% limit previously set in a March 21, 2026, communication. In a letter to all Chief Secretaries, Neeraj Mittal, Secretary of the Ministry, emphasised that the ...Read More >
Chandigarh, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting here to review the distribution of LPG cylinders, including 5 kg free trade LPG (FTL) cylinders, and the status of the piped natural gas (PNG) network in the state. At the virtual meeting, the Chief Secretary directed all Deputy Commissioners to ensure last-mile delivery of LPG cylinders, with special attention to rural areas. They were directed to closely monitor the distribution ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Addressing the recent developments in the West Asia crisis, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, denied any shortage of LPG in India, asserting that no "dryout" has been reported at petrol pumps across the country. She further noted that 6,500 tonnes of commercial LPG were sold yesterday to meet the ongoing demand for the fuel. Speaking at the Inter-Ministerial briefing on recent developments in West Asia, the Joint Secreta ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has doubled the daily allocation of 5kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders to states to ensure supply to migrant labourers amid the global energy crisis due to the ongoing war. In a letter to the states and Union Territories, the Ministry states, "the daily quantity of 5kg FTL cylinder in each State available for disbursal to migrant laborers is being doubled based on average daily supply to migrant laborers during 2nd - 3rd March 2026 beyond lim ...Read More >
The district administration has "begun prioritising migrant workers and labourers without LPG connections, who have been hit by skewed supplies", by rolling out 5 kg mini cylinders through gas distribution agencies, officials said on Sunday. Officials said any valid Aadhaar holder can purchase one mini cylinder at a time, with no requirement of a prior LPG connection or proof of permanent residency. Migrants can purchase the 5kg cylinders directly using Aadhaar identification by paying around ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Oil companies have announced that people, including migrant workers, can obtain a 5 kg LPG cylinder by simply producing a valid government-issued identity card, easing access amid supply disruptions, said a report by Daily Thanthi. The move comes in the backdrop of gas supply issues linked to the ongoing West Asian conflict, which has affected timely availability of domestic LPG cylinders across several regions. Migrant workers, in particular, have been facing difficulties in securing ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Centre has decided to double the daily allocation of 5-kg free trade LPG (FTL) cylinders available for distribution to migrant labourers across states, according to an official communication. The Petroleum Ministry said in a notification that the enhanced allocation will be based on the average daily supply of cylinders provided to migrant workers. The revised allocation goes beyond the earlier cap of 20 per cent specified in the March announcement. The government also said that ...Read More >
Civil Supplies Director Nupur Ajay Kumar on Monday said the government is continuously monitoring the supply systems for gas, petrol and diesel to maintain sufficient stocks in the State. Addressing the media, Ms. Nupur Ajay Kumar said that although global conflicts have had some impact, necessary measures are in place to ensure an uninterrupted supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). She warned of strict action against any irregularities in the supply chain. The State's refineries currently ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: Civil Supplies Director S Nupur Ajay Kumar on Monday stated that there is no shortage of LPG, petrol, diesel, or fertilizers in the state and urged the public not to panic. Addressing a joint press conference at the State Civil Supplies Corporation office in Kanuru along with PIB Director G Suresh Kumar, she said the government has taken all necessary steps to ensure uninterrupted supply of essential commodities. She stated that despite global uncertainties, adequate stocks are bei ...Read More >
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