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NEW DELHI: The government on Saturday urged citizens to avoid panic buying of petrol, diesel and LPG, assuring that fuel supplies remain adequate despite disruptions linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said it is taking proactive steps to ensure uninterrupted availability of petroleum products and cooking gas, while advising people to rely only on official information and conserve energy. The government has prioritised domest ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) The government on Saturday urged citizens to avoid panic buying of petrol, diesel and LPG, saying fuel supplies remain adequate despite disruptions linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said the government is taking proactive steps to ensure the uninterrupted availability of petroleum products and cooking gas, while advising people to rely only on official information and conserve energy. The government has prioritised d ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Friday said the government is making all efforts to ensure availability of Petrol, Diesel and LPG, and citizens are advised to avoid panic purchase of Petrol and Diesel as well as unnecessary booking of LPG. The Ministry said necessary measures are being undertaken to ensure the uninterrupted availability of petroleum products and LPG across the country, in view of the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Also R ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Friday said the government is making all efforts to ensure availability of Petrol, Diesel and LPG, and citizens are advised to avoid panic purchase of Petrol and Diesel as well as unnecessary booking of LPG. The Ministry said necessary measures are being undertaken to ensure the uninterrupted availability of petroleum products and LPG across the country, in view of the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Accord ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 4 (ANI): Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said the country is facing a gas shortage, with people stuck in long queues. He blamed the government's foreign policy for the crisis, noting that attention has not been paid to the issue. The shortage comes amid the West Asia conflict triggered by US-Israel strikes on Iran on February 28 and subsequent Iranian retaliation. Speaking to ANI in Bengaluru, Kharge said, "There is a gas problem in the c ...Read More >
Raichur (Karnataka) [India], April 4 (ANI): Thousands of autorickshaw drivers in Raichur and surrounding districts have been forced into gruelling, hours-long wait times at refuelling stations this week as rumours of a severe LPG shortage sweep through Northern Karnataka. The panic, largely fueled by the closure of several private outlets and global supply chain disruptions linked to the ongoing West Asia crisis, has seen "serpentine" queues stretching past city landmarks. Also Read | Nagaland ...Read More >
Raichur (Karnataka) [India], April 4 (ANI): Thousands of autorickshaw drivers in Raichur and surrounding districts have been forced into gruelling, hours-long wait times at refuelling stations this week as rumours of a severe LPG shortage sweep through Northern Karnataka. The panic, largely fueled by the closure of several private outlets and global supply chain disruptions linked to the ongoing West Asia crisis, has seen "serpentine" queues stretching past city landmarks. While the state gove ...Read More >
Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 4 (ANI): The saying 'talent needs no introduction' found a fitting example at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, where wrestlers from Karnataka's Siddi community have made a powerful statement on the mat. Their success is no longer just about medals--it reflects the emergence of an entire community as a force in wrestling. Of African descent, there are about 50,000 Siddis in India, of which one-third live in Karnataka. Out of the nine wrestlers represent ...Read More >
New Delhi: In response to intense public outcry over record-breaking fuel prices in Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the Federal Cabinet has agreed to forgo their salaries for the next six months. The decision was evidently an attempt to mitigate political fallout in the financially struggling nation, which is already battling high inflation. This comes after fuel costs surged by as much as 54% due to the Middle East conflict, a spike that has sparked widespread public ind ...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 >
Srinagar- The Centre has directed states and Union Territories to step up action against hoarding and black marketing of petroleum products and LPG, amid emerging supply concerns linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Invoking provisions under the Essential Commodities Act and the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Order, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has asked state authorities to intensify enforcement, conduct daily raids and inspection ...Read More >
LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Friday unveiled a comprehensive relief package featuring free public transport, fuel subsidies and targeted financial support for transporters, aimed at easing the burden on citizens amid rising global economic pressures. The measures come in the wake of a national austerity and savings drive initiated by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to cushion the impact of international economic challenges and rising fuel costs. Under the package, public ...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 >
Hyderabad, April 3: Acting against hoarding and black-marketing of LPG, the Telangana civil supplies department has so far seized 3,699 illegal domestic LPG cylinders, officials said on Friday. The department also seized 70 small cylinders. All the cylinders have been seized from March 12 to April 3. According to an official statement, the value of seized property is Rs. 1.10 crore. A total of 1,275 cases have been filed under Section 6A of the Essential Commodities Act. Officials said 216 FIRs ...Read More >
Hyderabad, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Acting against hoarding and black-marketing of LPG, the Telangana civil supplies department has so far seized 3,699 illegal domestic LPG cylinders, officials said on Friday. The department also seized 70 small cylinders. All the cylinders have been seized from March 12 to April 3. According to an official statement, the value of seized property is Rs. 1.10 crore. A total of 1,275 cases have been filed under Section 6A of the Essential Commodities Act. Offic ...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 >
Kochi, Apr 3 (PTI) Oil industry officials said on Friday that there was no shortage of LPG, petrol or diesel in Kerala, with supplies continuing smoothly across the state. Priority was being given to essential sectors, and the public has been urged not to panic buy as deliveries remain uninterrupted, they said in a statement here. "The State Level Coordinator (SLC), Oil Industry - Kerala, on behalf of all Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), assures the public that there is adequate availability of ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Centre is mulling a slew of pre-emptive steps to mitigate the war-hit sectors in the country amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. The government is mostly focussing on manufacturing, energy and export sectors, among others to provide some 'temporary' relief to these sectors. Apart from the government's inter-ministerial set-up, both the finance ministry and commerce ministry are working separately on some new measures, including more production-linked incentive or PLI schemes for ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) The Centre has directed states and Union Territories to take strict action against hoarding and black marketing of petroleum products and LPG, amid supply concerns triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Invoking provisions under the Essential Commodities Act and the LPG Control Order, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) asked states to intensify enforcement, conduct daily raids and inspections in coordination with oil marketing companies, and main ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): The 128th meeting of the Enforcement Task Force (ETF) of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) was held on Thursday to review enforcement and inspections undertaken across the National Capital Region (NCR) during the reporting period i.e. from March 14 to March 26, 2026. According to an official release, the meeting covered inspections carried out by the CAQM Flying Squads over a period of 13 days across key sectors, includ ...Read More >
Crude oil above one hundred dollars a barrel will push inflation past six percent. This could prompt interest rate hikes. Economists suggest a neutral approach for monetary and fiscal policies. Stimulating demand too early risks high inflation. Policymakers must balance growth and inflation control. Raising fuel prices can help manage the fiscal deficit. Mumbai, Crude oil sustaining above USD 100 per barrel will push the headline inflation above 6 per cent, the upper level of RBI's tolerance ba ...Read More >
Mumbai: A recent report by HSBC has warned that if crude oil prices remain above USD 100 per barrel, India's inflation could rise beyond 6 percent. This level is the upper limit of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) comfort range. According to HSBC economists, if oil prices stay below USD 100 on average, inflation may remain under control. However, if prices stay higher for a longer period, inflation pressure will increase sharply. Risk of Interest Rate Hikes If inflation crosses 6 percent, th ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has asked all states and Union Territories to immediately step up proactive public communication on the availability of LPG and other petroleum products, citing the continued circulation of rumours and misinformation that are causing unnecessary public concern and panic buying. In a letter dated April 2, 2026, Secretary Dr Neeraj Mittal urged Chief Secretaries of all States and Union Territories to ensure daily ...Read More >
New Delhi/Bengaluru: Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi strongly criticised the Karnataka government over its recent electric vehicle (EV) policy decisions, alleging that the state is moving backwards on clean energy initiatives. In a recorded video statement, released on Friday by Joshi's office, reacting to the withdrawal of tax exemptions on EVs and the imposition of lifetime road tax, Joshi termed the move a "step backwards from reforms" and said it would place an add ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Today in Bhubaneswar, petrol prices were recorded at Rs 100.93 per litre, while diesel prices stood at Rs 92.51 per litre, based on the last 24 hours' data for April 03, 2026. Notably, the fuel prices in Bhubaneswar have decreased by 0.10 paise in the last 24 hours. In Cuttack, petrol prices increased by 0.35 paisa to ₹101.86 per litre, and diesel prices hiked by 0.34 paisa to ₹93.41 per litre in the last 24 hours. Prices of petrol in important cities of India have been recorded ...Read More >
Reliance Industries SEZ refinery will not face new export taxes on diesel and aviation fuel. This exemption stems from judicial pronouncements. The government reintroduced these levies on March 26 to encourage domestic fuel sales. These taxes are reviewed fortnightly. This move aims to manage global energy supply disruptions. Reliance operates two refineries in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The reimposed windfall export taxes on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) will not apply to Reliance Industries ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): The Central Government has raised concerns over the persistence of rumours regarding LPG availability, noting that only 17 states are currently conducting regular press briefings to mitigate public anxiety. In a formal letter to all State and Union Territory Chief Secretaries, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG) has urged local administrations to intensify their communication strategies to prevent panic buying and hoarding across the country. "It i ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Vandana Bharti, AVP and Head of Commodity Research at SMC Global Securities, highlighted that the West Asian war is causing a significant disruption in global crude oil supplies, with 10 million barrels of oil missing from the market daily. Speaking with ANI on Thursday, she also shed light on the volatile shift in the global energy market. After a brief period of optimism earlier this week, the outlook for a ceasefire in the West Asian conflict has dimmed, rep ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Amid the conflict in West Asia and the Gulf region, which has resulted in a fuel crisis in several countries across the world, India on Thursday said that it has received a request from Bangladesh for the supply of diesel, which is currently being examined by the government. Other countries from the neighbourhood, including the Maldives and Sri Lanka, have also approached India. The inputs were shared by the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jai ...Read More >
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