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Aizawl: The Mizoram government on Monday said the state has adequate stocks of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and fuel, seeking to allay concerns over possible shortages amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. In a statement, the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department said it was monitoring supply chains to ensure there are no disruptions and urged the public not to resort to panic buying. According to official data, a total of 39,988 domestic LPG cylinders (14.2 kg) are available ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 6 Apr: The Itanagar Capital Region (ICR) deputy commissioner has issued a circular for LPG consumers, stating that refilled cylinders will be issued only through online booking. For consumers who have already registered their mobile numbers and have completed eKYCs against their connections, they can book by simply giving a missed call to 8927225667, 8391990070 and 8454955555, DC Toko Babu stated in the circular. A six-digit delivery authentication code (DAC) will be sent to their re ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 6: Maharashtra has witnessed a steady expansion in piped natural gas (PNG) connectivity, with total connections reaching 25.36 lakh, including 73,000 new additions in the past month, senior officials said on Monday. Anil Diggikar, Additional Chief Secretary of the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department, said the state government's decision to grant "deemed permission" for City Gas Distribution (CGD) pipelines is expected to further accelerate network expansion. H ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Amid ongoing petrol, diesel and LPG shortages in parts of Madhya Pradesh, oil marketing companies (OMCs) have claimed that fuel supply in the state remains adequate. They said that there is a daily supply of 2.2 lakh LPG cylinders, 8,000 kilolitres of petrol and 16,000 kilolitres of diesel across Madhya Pradesh. Indian Oil Corporation CGM Ajay Kumar Shrivastava, addressing mediapersons on Monday, said, "There is adequate availability of fuel at petrol pumps to meet dema ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Two separate fire incidents within a span of a few hours caused panic and damage in the city on Monday. According to fire officials, a massive blaze broke out in Chunabhatti area that gutted six shops after a gas cylinder explosion intensified the fire. Fire personnel battled the flames for nearly two hours before bringing the situation under control. Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) fire officials said the fire in Chunabhatti erupted at about 3.40 am and quickly spr ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Government on Monday said that over 18 crore domestic LPG cylinders have been successfully delivered to households since March 1, 2026, despite geopolitical tensions in west Asia. At a briefing held at the National Media Centre in the national capital, top government officials assured citizens of stable fuel and food supplies as there is adequate buffer stocks of rice and wheat are available to meet public demand. "Domestic LPG cylinder deliveries remain normal, with over 18 cro ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd on Monday said it continues to ensure the uninterrupted supply of fuel and Liquefied Petroleum Gas across the country. The government-owned petroleum company has also intensified enforcement through surprise inspections to curb malpractices, with over 4,028 inspections. The company said that it sold 38,986 KL (over 3.8 Crore Litres ) of Petrol & 69,357 KL (over 6.9 Crore Litres) of Diesel on Saturday. "The Company catered to a wide ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Principal Secretary of the Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Department, Sanjay Kumar Singh, on Monday clarified that there is no shortage of fuel in Odisha and assured the public of adequate availability of LPG, petrol, and diesel across the state. Addressing a press briefing at the Annapurna Conference Hall in Lok Seva Bhawan, Singh, along with senior officials and representatives of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), dismissed rumours regarding the shortage of 5 kg LPG cylinders ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Delhi government on Sunday imposed a strict ban on the sale of LPG cylinders directly from godowns, warning of stringent action against any violations. In an official statement, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said LPG supply is being closely monitored to prevent any shortage and ensure adherence to norms."Residents have been advised not to visit gas agencies or storage points or gather in crowds, as booked cylinders are being delivered to homes within the stipulated time," Gupta said ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 6 (ANI): Dhabas and small roadside eateries in Uttarakhand's Dehradun are facing the impact of the price hike in commercial LPG cylinders, leading to operational disruptions. A dhaba owner said, "The supply continues, because we cannot afford it. We have switched to other alternatives like wood fire." Another dhaba owner told ANI, "We are facing a severe problem. There is an issue in supplying the orders to the customers as well. There is a price rise in e ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has issued a clarification on the availability of 5 kg LPG cylinders, reassuring students, migrant labourers, and other vulnerable consumers amid ongoing supply concerns linked to geopolitical tensions in West Asia. "There is no restriction on 5Kg cylinders marketed by Oil Marketing Companies for migrant labours and students on production of ID proof and 5Kg domestic cylinders sold by OMCs on e-KYC. Enforcement is only on illegal cylinders and black marketing ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Government has stepped up sale of small 5-kg LPG cylinders, which are available across-the-counter at LPG distributorships on showing valid ID proofs. Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has said that about 6.6 lakh 5-kg LPG cylinders have been sold since March 23rd, 2026, after the government ramped up supplies to meet demand. Unlike the subsidised domestic 14.2-kg cylinders, 5-kg cylinders are priced at market rates and do not require any address proof for procurement from a ne ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The decision to ban small cylinders - 1kg and 5 kg- taken amid supply disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis, has triggered panic among bachelors living in paying guest (PG) accommodations, students, and low-income families. Many have opposed the move, saying that livelihoods would be impacted severely if the ban is not lifted at the earliest. Sasmit Behera, preparing for competitive exams, said he and his roommates had to pool money to buy an induction cooktop as local vendor ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a sweeping move, the state government Sunday banned open sale and refilling of 5kg LPG cylinders, while making e-KYC mandatory for any LPG refills. The decision comes amid concerns over supply disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis and a spike in illegal LPG trade across the state. Announcing the policy shift, Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare (FS&CW) Minister Krushna Chandra Patra said the government is moving toward a tightly regulated distribution system. Under the new ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has imposed a complete ban on the sale of cylinders directly from godowns to make the LPG distribution system more transparent and efficient. Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have issued instructions to all distributors, stating that any such sale is illegal and will attract action. At the same time, the government has significantly expanded the availability of 5-kg cylinders. They can be purchased easily from gas agencies by showing a valid ID, with no requiremen ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: LPG cylinders will no longer be available in the open market in Odisha and only customers who have completed their e-KYC can procure them from authorised dealers, food supplies and consumer welfare minister Krushna Chandra Patra announced on Sunday, amid complaints of black-marketing due to alleged shortage of cooking gas, reports Diana Sahu."The department has been proactive in its efforts to curb the unauthorised sale of LPG cylinders in the open market at exorbitant rates. There ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 5: Sale of small 5-kg LPG cylinders - available across-the-counter at LPG distributorships on showing valid ID proofs - has been stepped up, with about 6.6 lakh bottles sold since March 23 as the government ramps up supplies to meet demand. Unlike the subsidised domestic 14.2-kg cylinders, the 5 kg bottles, called FTL cylinders, are priced at market rates and do not require any address proof for procurement from a nearby LPG distributorship. "Since March 23, 2026, about 6.6 la ...Read More >
New Delhi: Nearly eight lakh new piped gas consumers have joined the fold over the past month amid a drive by the govt and gas companies to push its use and reduce dependence on cooking gas cylinders, a top official said Sunday."We have managed quite well, delivering around 50 lakh cylinders consistently, fully meeting domestic demand and up to 80% of commercial demand. There is no reason for anybody to fear shortages," the official told TOI. Around half the new piped gas connections - to househ ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Urban consumers using 5kg LPG cylinders face hardship as they wait 25 days for a refill, with the lock-in period remaining the same as that for 14.5kg cylinders despite the smaller capacity. Consumers report that the lower-capacity cylinders deplete more quickly, making the wait for refills a challenge. The unchanged lock-in period has emerged as a major issue following the decision to distribute 5kg LPG cylinders in place of 14.5kg cylinders to new consumers. While th ...Read More >
According to the police, a PCR call was received at Seemapuri police station at 5:33 pm reporting that a girl had been stabbed and was lying unconscious with multiple injuries in Ravidas Mandir Wali Gali in Old Seemapuri. Police teams rushed to the spot and found that the injured girl had already been shifted to Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, where she was admitted for treatment. Doctors declared her unfit for statement, said the police officer. The victim sustained multiple stab wounds and remai ...Read More >
Berhampur: Amid allegations of black marketing and hoarding of cooking gas cylinders in Ganjam, the district administration has decided to launch a crackdown on such illegal activities at block level."The block-level enforcement teams, led by the respective tehsildars and civil supplies and marketing officials have been asked to carry out surprise raids in rural areas in to curb illegal hoarding and misuse of domestic LPG cylinders," said V Keerthi Vasan, Ganjam collector.At present, raids are b ...Read More >
Noida/Ghaziabad: Soon after the US and Israel went to war with Iran, Nand Lal realised how shaky the lifeline of his business is. A tea and cigarette seller at Sector 57 in Noida, Nand Lal found half his business wiped out when his gas cylinder exhausted on March 15. His usual black market supplier pleaded helplessness. So Nand Lal got his domestic cylinder to his shop. It was a Hobson's choice. Of what use is a cylinder if there's no money in the house to buy ingredients? By March 20, that cyli ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The state govt's decision to ban the sale of 5kg LPG cylinders in open market has left many concerned, particularly migrant students who depend on this affordable and convenient cooking fuel option.Food supplies and consumer welfare minister Krushna Chandra Patra on Sunday announced that the unauthorised sale of the 5kg cylinders in the open market has been banned with immediate effect. Dealers have also been warned against illegally refilling such cylinders. "Open sale of these sma ...Read More >
Ranchi: Residents continued to queue up outside LPG distributors on Sunday in the hopes of securing a cylinder, even as the Ranchi district administration directed oil companies to ensure home delivery to consumers and prevent black-marketing of cylinders.Deputy commissioner Manjunath Bhajantri on Saturday convened a meeting with senior officials and representatives of oil and gas companies to ensure availability of LPG and directed to ensure that no customer has to visit godowns and depots of d ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt has imposed a ban on the sale of LPG cylinders directly from godowns, warning of tough action against violators, as part of efforts to streamline distribution and curb irregularities, govt said on Sunday.Officials said oil marketing companies have issued clear instructions to distributors, making it illegal to sell cylinders from storage points. The move aims to plug leakages and ensure that supplies reach consumers through authorised delivery channels, it added. At the sam ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a bid 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 godowns, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Sunday. She said the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have issued clear instructions to all distributors, stating that any such sale is illegal and will attract strict action. At the same time, the government has significantly expanded the availability of ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): To ensure a smooth supply of LPG, the direct sale of cylinders from warehouses has been prohibited in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister's Office said on Sunday. Additionally, the availability of 5 kg LPG cylinders has been significantly expanded, the CMO stated. Earlier, in a relief move for migrant workers, students and daily-wage earners, the government has allowed the sale of 5-kilogram Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders without requiring address proof ...Read More >
Ranchi: LPG supply disruption caused by the ongoing West Asia conflict seems to have brought a change in the choice of valuables being targeted by burglars in the city. Instead of heading to almirahs and lockers to loot cash and jewellery, they are now making off with LPG cylinders, which have apparently become a luxury item.While a domestic LPG cylinder costs Rs 970.50 in the market, it is being sold for around Rs 2,000- Rs 3,000 in the black market. A commercial cylinder costs Rs 2,258, while ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 5 (UNI) In a bid to make the LPG gas distribution distribution system more transparent and efficient, the Delhi government has imposed a complete ban on the sale of cylinders directly from godowns. In line with this move, the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have issued clear instructions to all its distributors, stating that any such sale is illegal and will attract strict action. At the same time, the government have expanded availability of 5-kg LPG cylinders across the nationa ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Central Government has stepped up sale and supply of 5-kg LPG cylinders - available across-the-counter at LPG distributorships on showing valid ID proofs. Around 6.6 lakh bottles have been sold since March 23 as the government ramps up supplies to meet demand. Unlike the subsidised domestic 14.2-kg cylinders, the 5 kg bottles, called FTL cylinders, are priced at market rates and do not require any address proof for procurement from a nearby LPG distributorship. "Yesterday (April ...Read More >
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