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New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) 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. "Yesterday (April 4), more than ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: LPG cylinders will no longer be available in open market, and only those customers who have completed their e-KYC can procure them from authorised dealers, announced food supplies and consumer welfare minister Krushna Chandra Patra on Sunday. Additionally, the sale of 5kg cylinders has also been banned from Sunday, Patra added.The move, Patra said, is directed towards ending black marketing of LPG cylinders in the state amid complaints of their scarcity and unavailability.The minist ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: To streamline LPG distribution and prevent diversion of subsidised cylinders, the Odisha government has stressed on mandatory electronic Know Your Customer (e-KYC) verification for all domestic consumers seeking refills from distributors. Speaking to the media, Food Supply and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra on Sunday said that the measure will ensure cylinders reach only genuine beneficiaries. "We have issued instructions to LPG distributors to provide cylinders on ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has ended the open sale of 5 kg LPG cylinders and made e-KYC mandatory for booking cooking gas in order to prevent black marketing amid supply concerns. While announcing Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra stated that consumers can no longer purchase 5 kg LPG cylinders, and only those with e-KYC verified accounts will receive LPG through authorised agencies. The minister also added that the consumers does not need to panic as there i ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Online LPG cylinder bookings have increased to 95 per cent, and no dry-out has been reported at LPG distributorships with more than 51 lakh domestic cylinders distributed on April 4, according to the latest update issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Sunday. To prevent diversion at the distributor level, Delivery Authentication Code (DAC) based deliveries have increased 90 per cent from 53 per cent in February before the disruption in suppli ...Read More >
Dehradun: Given the shortage in LPG supply due to the US and Israel war on Iran, the Uttarakhand government has issued new guidelines for the distribution of commercial cylinders. In the revised standard operating procedure (SOP), LPG cylinders will now be allocated under the 66% quota. Issued by the Secretary for Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs, Anand Swarup, the order shall remain in effect until further notice. Following an increase in the commercial LPG allocations to states by t ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 5 (PTI) The Odisha government has made e-KYC mandatory for domestic consumers to avail LPG cylinders from distributors, Food Supply and Consumer Welfare Minister K C Patra said on Sunday. The move will ensure that only genuine customers get LPG cylinders, he asserted. "We have issued instructions to LPG distributors to provide cylinders to consumers who have completed their e-KYC (know your customer)," Patra said. "We have also stopped the illegal sale of 1 kg or 5 kg cooking ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to check cooking gas black marketing, the state government has imposed strict restrictions on LPG availability in the open market. Gas will no longer be sold freely, and refilling of 5 kg cylinders has been completely stopped. Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra made the announcement, attributing the decision to disruptions in gas supply caused by the ongoing war in the Middle East. The conflict has led to a sharp rise in open-market gas price ...Read More >
AFP | New Delhi Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com India's oil ministry said yesterday that domestic jet fuel prices would rise as the Middle East war pushed up energy costs, but that it had cushioned airlines from an expected 100% jump. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) makes up a substantial chunk of airlines' expenses, and sustained increases could translate into higher airfares. State-run refiner Indian Oil Corporation said that ATF prices rose by 8.5% in the capital Delhi, with similar rises in ...Read More >
The State Secretary for Food and Civil Supplies, Anand Swarup, stated that a new Standard Operating Procedure has been issued in this regard. He noted that the objective of the new SOP is to ensure a balanced, priority-based, and transparent distribution among various consumer categories, thereby preventing any adverse impact on the Chardham Yatra, tourism, industrial activities, and essential services. Swarup explained that the oil and gas marketing companies operating within the state will e ...Read More >
KOCHI: Kochi is witnessing a slow but steady expansion of piped natural gas (PNG) coverage, with more residential areas being brought under the network even as consumers weigh costs against convenience. The transition, part of the Centre's push to expand city gas distribution and reduce dependence on LPG cylinders, is beginning to gather momentum in the city. According to Ajay Pillai, general manager of Indian Oil-Adani Gas, over 44,000 households in Kochi are currently connected to PNG. The ne ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi government has amended its commercial LPG distribution policy to make it mandatory for industrial and commercial consumers to apply for a piped natural gas (PNG) connection before receiving fresh cylinder allocations, according to an order issued by the department of food, supplies and consumer affairs. The order, dated Thursday, modifies Clause 3.4 of the policy that was updated on March 26. It states that deliveries to commercial and industrial LPG consumers "shall be per ...Read More >
Prices at petrol pumps for diesel car owners have been left unchanged. New Delhi: State-run oil marketing companies have raised the price of industrial diesel by Rs 28.22 per litre, an increase of more than 25 per cent, with the new rate set at Rs 137.81 per litre. The adjustment was made on Wednesday, by companies including the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. According to internal communication seen by NDTV Profit, it applies to high-speed diesel, known as HS ...Read More >
ROORKEE: In a major action under 'Operation Prahar', Uttarakhand special task force (STF) on Saturday busted an illegal LPG storage racket and recovered 101 domestic gas cylinders from the South Civil Lines area in Roorkee. Police here have registered a case under sections of the Essential commodities act.Acting on specific inputs about hoarding and black-marketing of LPG cylinders amid an ongoing supply crunch, an STF team conducted a raid at a premises. Most of the seized cylinders were report ...Read More >
Mumbai: After weeks of disruption sparked by the West Asia conflict, Mumbai's hospitality sector is moving towards a more permanent fix to its fuel crisis. Nearly 2,000 hotels and restaurants, largely in south Mumbai, are preparing to switch to piped natural gas, or PNG, in a bid to escape the uncertainty, delays and daily struggle of securing commercial LPG cylinders.The strongest response has come from south Mumbai, where demand is high despite infrastructure challenges. Dense development and ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday that there is no shortage of domestic or commercial LPG in the national capital and urged Delhiites "not to panic". She exhorted people not to crowd gas agencies and LPG centres. "Avoid visiting LPG godowns. The administration is making efforts to ensure an uninterrupted LPG supply to people. Strict action will be taken against violators," Gupta said. Sharing the latest government data, the chief minister said on April 3, over ...Read More >
On Thursday, 51 complaints were received at the control room, all of which were addressed promptly, officials said. The helpline, set up at the Mini Secretariat to tackle complaints related to LPG shortages and black marketing, began operations on Wednesday. The initiative is part of a broader effort to streamline supply and ensure transparency in distribution. District food and supplies controller (DFSC) Ashok Rawat said the majority of complaints were related to LPG refills. For public conv ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 4: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday reassured citizens that the supply of both domestic and commercial LPG in the capital is stable and urged them to avoid crowding gas agencies. She emphasised that there is no shortage of LPG -- or any other fuel -- in the national capital, and urged people not to be misled by rumours. Sharing the latest data, the Chief Minister said that on April 3, a total of 1,11,504 LPG bookings were recorded across Delhi. In contrast, the thre ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 4: The government on Saturday said that 21 states/union territories are issuing and carrying out press briefs to effectively counter misinformation and to reassure citizens regarding adequate availability and smooth distribution of LPG. The government had requested Chief Secretaries of all States/UTs to intensify proactive and regular public communication, conduct daily press briefs at appropriate senior level, along with timely dissemination of accurate information through soc ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 4 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday quelled concerns over cooking gas availability in the capital, asserting that LPG supply remains "stable and adequate" as authorities step up action against alleged hoarding and black marketing. In a statement, Gupta said there was "no shortage of LPG or any other fuel" in Delhi and urged residents not to be misled by rumours. "There is no need for panic," she said, calling on consumers to avoid crowding distribution centres a ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government on Saturday said that 21 states/union territories are issuing and carrying out press briefs to effectively counter misinformation and to reassure citizens regarding adequate availability and smooth distribution of LPG. The government had requested Chief Secretaries of all States/UTs to intensify proactive and regular public communication, conduct daily press briefs at appropriate senior level, along with timely dissemination of accurate informa ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid the evolving situation in West Asia, the government on Saturday said that 5 kg LPG cylinders are available at distributors on showing a valid ID without the need for address proof. The Government said it is taking comprehensive steps to ensure smooth availability of fuel and energy supplies, even as tensions in West Asia and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz raise concerns over global energy flows. "The 5 Kg FTL cylinders are available at nearby LPG D ...Read More >
India's homes tell a curious story. The living room runs on electricity, lights, fans, air-conditioners, and televisions, while the kitchen, the very heart of the household, continues to depend on LPG. In an era of clean energy transition, this divide is increasingly difficult to justify. It is time to extend electricity from the living room to the kitchen and reimagine domestic energy use in India. As the proverb goes, "A stitch in time saves nine." India must act now, before rising energy dem ...Read More >
Following the action, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said in a statement that "any attempt to exploit consumers or manipulate LPG distribution will invite the strictest possible action". Gupta reiterated the government's "zero-tolerance policy towards black marketing and hoarding" and said it will continue to act decisively against offenders, while assuring that there is no shortage of LPG supply in the national capital. According to the statement, Thursday's action followed inputs from a sting op ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Telangana Civil Supplies Department has seized 3,699 LPG cylinders worth Rs 1.10 crore from hoarders and black marketers across the state during a crackdown from March 12- April 3. Among the seized property, there were 70 small cylinders. As part of the crackdown the department registered 1,275 cases under Section 6A of the Essential Commodities Act, while the police have registered 216 First Information Reports (FIR). The provision enables district collectors to confiscate ess ...Read More >
Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) on Friday said the supply of petroleum products and LPG was stable and adequate to meet the current demand in Punjab. In a press statement, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) executive director and state level coordinator of Punjab Ashutosh Gupta said the stock position of motor spirit (MS) and high-speed diesel (HSD) was normal across the state. "OMC depots are maintaining healthy inventory levels, while retail outlets have sufficient stock for uninterrupted s ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 4: Oil marketing companies have conducted over 2,000 inspections following reports of malpractices which have added to the LPG crisis, and showcause notices have been slapped on 18 distributors. "Till date, more than 700 inspections at LPG distributorships were carried out in Assam by IOCL jointly with government officials and more than 1500 by all the OMCs. Action has been initiated against around 18 LPG distributors," an IOC spokesman said. Reports of malpractices by certain ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Govt is working to step up the supply of induction cooktops and vessels, while nudging companies and institutional kitchens to move to electricity-based cooking to reduce pressure on gas.To meet the immediate requirement of cooktops, whose demand has increased in the wake of LPG concerns, imports are lined up, while domestic production is sought to be speeded up in the coming weeks.Commerce & industry minister Piyush Goyal, DPIIT secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia, power secretary Pankaj ...Read More >
The Centre has decided to act against rumours and misinformation concerning the availability of LPG cylinders and other petroleum products amid the global energy crisis due to the Iran war. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has written to the Chief Secretaries of all states and Union Territories, urging them to conduct daily press briefings and share accurate and timely information through social and electronic media. Currently, only 17 states and Union Territories are conducting press ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The government has directed all states to take measures to curb misinformation on the availability of petrol, diesel and gas, and to prevent black marketing and hoarding of LPG cylinders. In a letter to the chief secretaries of all states and Union territories on Thursday, petroleum secretary Neeraj Mittal also emphasised the need for regular dissemination of information to assure citizens of adequate availability and smooth distribution of LPG cylinders."...rumours continue to circul ...Read More >
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