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The government is taking several measures to reduce India's dependence on imported Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and enhance energy security in the medium to long term, including prioritising piped natural gas (PNG) and renewable energy development such as solar, wind, bioenergy and green hydrogen, minister of state for environment Suresh Gopi informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday. He said that India imports about 60% of its LPG needs, with nearly 90% of supplies transiting through the Strait of H ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt said on Friday that it has implemented a multi-tiered strategy in coordination with the Centre for policy intervention, to ease pressure on LPG supplies.Additional commissioner Arun Kumar Jha said Delhi has around 56 lakh domestic LPG connections, and residents are being urged to ensure that their connections are registered under the correct name to prevent misuse and diversion. Jha also said that govt is pushing for the expansion of piped natural gas (PNG)."Wherever PNG co ...Read More >
DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand's quota for commercial LPG cylinders has been increased by 26 per cent to 66 per cent and based on that, 6,310 units will now be distributed daily, officials said on Friday. The State Secretary for Food and Civil Supplies, Anand Swarup, stated that a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 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, thereb ...Read More >
Dehradun, Apr 3 (PTI) Uttarakhand's quota for commercial LPG cylinders has been increased by 26 per cent to 66 per cent and based on that, 6,310 units will now be distributed daily, officials said on Friday. The State Secretary for Food and Civil Supplies, Anand Swarup, stated that a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 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 catego ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): A sharp surge in coal demand has been reported across hill regions, particularly in Shimla, as eateries grapple with an acute shortage of LPG cylinders amid global fuel disruptions linked to the ongoing Israel-Iran crisis. The fuel crunch has begun to significantly impact the food-service sector, with small restaurants and roadside dhabas increasingly shifting to coal-based cooking as LPG supplies become erratic and delayed. Local workers say t ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The expansion of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) has gained momentum with 3.42 lakh connections gasified and 3.7 lakh new registrations have been made since March 2026, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said on Friday. States have been advised to facilitate the new PNG connections for both domestic and commercial consumers, a ministry statement said. The government is making all efforts to ensure the availability of petrol, diesel and LPG, and citizens are a ...Read More >
New Delhi: Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the nation's biggest oil firm, on Friday said liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply in India remains stable and adequate despite geopolitical disruptions to global energy markets, adding that domestic availability continues to be its top priority. The company said it is delivering around 28 lakh LPG cylinders daily, in line with normal levels prior to the current tensions, with uninterrupted supply to households. IOC added that nearly 87 per cent of refi ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a major enforcement drive against violators, the Civil Supplies Department seized 3,699 domestic LPG cylinders and 70 small cylinders from across Telangana from March 12 to April 3. According to official figures, the total value of seized items amounts to Rs 1.10 crore, which clearly indicates the magnitude of illegal diversion and usage of LPG cylinders in the state. Legal action against violators was also taken, with 1,275 cases registered under Section 6A of the Essential Comm ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) A multi-level strategy involving coordination with the Centre for policy intervention has been rolled out to manage pressure on LPG supply and the broader energy sector, the Delhi government said on Friday. The announcement came at a press conference held by the government's Department of Food, Supplies and Consumer Affairs. Additional Commissioner Arun Kumar Jha said Delhi has around 56 lakh domestic LPG connections, and residents are being urged to ensure that their co ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3: Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) on Friday said that it is delivering around 28 lakh LPG cylinders daily as domestic gas supply across the country remains stable and adequate. Operations remain steady amid challenges The state-run oil firm said operations remain steady and consistent with normal levels, even amid evolving geopolitical challenges. IndianOil also reassured consumers that there is no shortage and advised against panic booking or stockpiling. "IndianOil continues ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the nation's biggest oil firm, on Friday said liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply in India remains stable and adequate despite geopolitical disruptions to global energy markets, adding that domestic availability continues to be its top priority. The company said it is delivering around 28 lakh LPG cylinders daily, in line with normal levels prior to the current tensions, with uninterrupted supply to households. IOC added that nearly 87 per ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) on Friday said that it is delivering around 28 lakh LPG cylinders daily as domestic gas supply across the country remains stable and adequate. The state-run oil firm said operations remain steady and consistent with normal levels, even amid evolving geopolitical challenges. IndianOil also reassured consumers that there is no shortage and advised against panic booking or stockpiling. "IndianOil continues to ensure uninterrupted L ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) on Friday said that it is delivering around 28 lakh LPG cylinders daily as domestic gas supply across the country remains stable and adequate. The state-run oil firm said operations remain steady and consistent with normal levels, even amid evolving geopolitical challenges. IndianOil also reassured consumers that there is no shortage and advised against panic booking or stockpiling. "IndianOil continues to ensure uninterrupted LPG supply to households a ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major crackdown on the illegal storage, transportation, and suspected black marketing of LPG cylinders, police in north Delhi recovered a large quantity of illegally stored gas cylinders and arrested one man, police said on Friday. The operation, by the staff of police station Bawana in the Outer North District, was carried out under the overall leadership of Joint Commissioner of Police, Northern Range, Vijay Singh, and the supervision of DCP, Outer Nor ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) Delhi Police has busted an LPG cylinder hoarding and black marketing racket in the Bawana area, an officer said on Friday. A 50-year-old man, identified as Anil, has been arrested and 75 cylinders seized, he said. The accused was apprehended following a tip-off about the illegal storage and transportation of LPG cylinders in the industrial area. Acting on the input, a police team laid a picket near District Park in Bawana on Thursday evening. Around 4 pm, a pickup truck ...Read More >
ROURKELA: Taking advantage of the cooking gas crisis caused by the ongoing West Asia conflict, black marketeers are selling domestic LPG cylinders at prices ranging from Rs 1,800 to Rs 2,500 across Rourkela city and the rest of Sundargarh district. The black marketing is being reportedly carried out by unscrupulous individuals with a section of domestic LPG consumers and beneficiaries of PM Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) being their collusive partners. Sources said amid the disruption in cooking gas su ...Read More >
New Delhi's Karol Bagh-based Akshay Dubey (name changed on request) had got his LPG cylinder refilled just before the Middle East war began on February 28. But as LPG supplies tightened and queues outside gas agencies grew longer, Dubey was reassured that he had 14 kg of cooking gas in reserve. But the reassurance vanished a few weeks later when he received news that his grandfather had died. Along with the grief came another worry. Thirteen days later, on April 10, his family is expected to hos ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram | Ettumanoor | Chalakudy: Kerala has sprawling chains of outdoor eateries, which are closely linked to the daily life of Malayalees, both as enterprising food vendors and devout customers. Apart from the traditional chain of restaurants, "bar attached" and otherwise, the mushrooming popular 'thattukada' (small roadside food cart) chains and 'veettile oonu' (licensed homely meal outlets run from many houses) network daily cater to the local population's increasing habit of eati ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (UNI) In a crackdown on black marketing and illegal diversion of LPG cylinders, the Delhi Government on Thursday carried out an enforcement operation in Alipur area, uncovering unlawful refilling activities and initiating strict legal action against those involved. During the inspection, authorities detected illegal refilling of LPG cylinders, a practice that poses significant safety risks and disrupts regulated supply chains. ...Read More >
Puri: Shortage of cooking gas in Puri has started affecting the Puri's tourism sector, with restaurants reducing items on the menu and increasing food prices by 30% to 40%. The situation has lead to a 10% to 20% decline in tourist arrivals, particularly among middle-class and budget travellers.Several food items requiring higher gas consumption have been removed from menus. While tourists from financially stronger backgrounds remain largely unaffected, the number of visitors from middle and lowe ...Read More >
Lucknow: The state government has intensified its crackdown on black marketing and illegal sale of petrol, diesel and LPG, conducting more than 17,000 raids across districts while maintaining that fuel supply remains normal. According to official data, a total of 17,581 raids and inspections have been carried out since March 12 as part of a statewide drive to ensure uninterrupted availability of essential fuels. During the campaign ,authorities registered 33 FIRs against LPG distributors and 1 ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Thursday that the government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards black marketing and hoarding of cooking gas and will continue to act decisively against offenders, while assuring that there is no shortage of LPG supply in the national capital. Her statement came on a day when, in a decisive crackdown on black marketing and illegal diversion of LPG cylinders, the Delhi government carried out an enforcement opera ...Read More >
Cuttack: In a crackdown on LPG black marketing, the district administration on Thursday seized 55 cylinders from a residential premises in Khan Nagar, even as the Collector directed officials to maintain strict vigil to ensure uninterrupted supply of cooking gas to the public. Acting on the instructions of District Collector and Magistrate Dattatreya Bhausaheb Shinde, enforcement teams intensified raids across the district. During one such operation, a squad seized 55 LPG cylinders -- 48 domest ...Read More >
Jamshedpur, April 2: Amid an emerging nationwide shortage of LPG cylinders, scenes of improvisation are becoming increasingly common. At a wedding function held at Baradwari Maidan, cooks were compelled to abandon conventional gas-based cooking and resort to firewood to prepare meals for guests. The shift, reminiscent of a bygone era, underscores the gravity of the ongoing supply disruption affecting both domestic and commercial users across the country. The shortage has been attributed to a ...Read More >
New Delhi: More than 55,000 PNG connections have been gasified across 110 geographical areas in the last five days, the government said on Thursday, adding that over 4.3 lakh 5 kg FTL cylinders have been sold since March 23. An additional 10 per cent allocation of commercial LPG has been offered to states/UTs, linked to the transition from LPG to PNG, with further allocations being recommended for reform-oriented states. "At present, eight states/UTs are being provided with this additional all ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has intensified its crackdown on the black marketing of LPG cylinders amid apprehensions of supply disruptions linked to the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, officials said on Thursday. Acting on strict instructions from the state government, the Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department has launched coordinated raids across multiple districts to curb illegal hoarding and diversion of domestic cooking gas. Authorities said the enforcement drive aims to ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to address the ongoing cooking gas challenges, Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra has announced that piped natural gas (PNG) connections will be made for all household consumers in big towns of Odisha. The minister stated that every household in the state's urban areas will be connected to PNG, replacing the use of LPG cylinders, which are reportedly 13% more expensive than PNG. This initiative aims to provide a more reliable, co ...Read More >
Amid ongoing global energy supply disruptions, state-run oil marketing companies on Wednesday raised prices of commercial LPG and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), marking a significant increase across key fuel segments. The price of a 19kg commercial LPG cylinder was hiked by ₹195.5, taking the rate in Delhi from ₹1,883 on March 7 to ₹2,078.50 on Wednesday, a 10.4% increase. Commercial LPG is widely used by hotels, hostels and restaurants, and this is the second price hike in less than a month ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi Police have arrested three individuals for allegedly operating an illegal LPG gas storage and refilling racket in the Palam area, recovering 45 Bharat Gas cylinders from the spot, officials said on Thursday. In a significant crackdown, a team from Palam Village Police Station dismantled the illegal operation that was being run from a residential locality in Palam. The accused have been identified as Anaar Singh, a resident of Najafgarh, who worked as a ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Mumbai Police have registered a case against a gas delivery worker for illegally storing commercial LPG cylinders in a public area. The accused, identified as Shahid Ali Imam Hussain Sayyed, was found in possession of 23 empty commercial gas cylinders and a tempo, all of which have been seized. Based on a complaint filed by a rationing officer from the Govandi area, the police have invoked Sections 3, 7, and 8 of the Essential Commodities Act, along with pro ...Read More >
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