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Jaipur, Apr 6 (PTI): Adequate stocks of LPG, petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) are available across Rajasthan, and supply remains uninterrupted despite pressure on global supply chains due to the conflict in West Asia, officials said on Monday. The assurance was given during a press conference organised to create awareness about the current supply situation and address consumer concerns. Addressing mediapersons, Manoj Gupta, Executive Director and State Head (Oil Industry Coordina ...Read More >
Jaipur, Apr 6 (PTI) Adequate stocks of LPG, petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) are available across Rajasthan, and supply remains uninterrupted despite pressure on global supply chains due to the conflict in West Asia, officials said on Monday. The assurance was given during a press conference organised to create awareness about the current supply situation and address consumer concerns. Addressing mediapersons, Manoj Gupta, Executive Director and State Head (Oil Industry Coordinat ...Read More >
MUMBAI: India's banking, financial services and insurance sector, one of the most prolific advertisers in the country, delivered a split verdict on media in 2025. It spent less on television, held its nerve in print, turned up the volume on radio and deluged the internet with a ferocity that left every other medium looking pedestrian. The picture that emerges from TAM AdEx's cross-media report for the BFSI sector is of an industry in transition, still wedded to the news bulletin but increasingly ...Read More >
Bhopal, Apr 6 (PTI) Public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) on Monday said they are maintaining steady and adequate supplies of LPG and automotive fuel in Madhya Pradesh despite the ongoing war in West Asia and allayed fears of shortages. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) asserted domestic LPG supplies have been prioritised and cylinder deliveries continue as normal. IOCL Chief General Manager and its ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 6 (PTI) The Maharashtra government on Monday said there is no shortage of petroleum products in the state amid the West Asia crisis and asked people to avoid panic buying. The state had faced challenges in LPG supply due to dependence on imports from Gulf countries, but the situation is now improving with calibrated policy measures by the Union government, Additional Chief Secretary (Food and Civil Supplies) Anil Diggikar asserted. Addressing a joint press briefing, he said, "Petro ...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 >
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 >
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 >
Summary The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) started consultations with electric two-wheeler makers on 2 April, as it looks to rev up its five-year-old 'Go Electric' campaign, eyeing a micro-level awareness on EV benefits, two people aware of the matter said. The West Asia war-triggered energy supply shocks are pushing India to speed up its shift to electric mobility to cut its oil import dependence and cushion the economy from volatility. Towards this, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) s ...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, Apr 5 (PTI) The Delhi government on Sunday announced a strict ban on the sale of LPG cylinders directly from godowns and warned of tough action against violations. In an official statement, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said LPG supply is being closely monitored to prevent a crunch and ensure compliance with 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," G ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government on Sunday said that sale of small 5-kg LPG cylinders has been stepped up significantly as easy access to 5 kg FTL cylinders without address proof is available across-the-counter at LPG distributorships. In order to ramp up supplies to meet demand, the government also said that over 90,000 such cylinders have been sold on Saturday alone. Unlike the subsidised domestic 14.2-kg cylinders, the 5 kg bottles, called FTL cylinders, are priced at market rates and do not requir ...Read More >
The oil marketing companies (OMCs) on March 26 fixed rates for petroleum products that are at a discount of up to ₹60 per litre to their imported cost. In a first since fuel price deregulation, Indian state-run oil marketing companies will pay refineries a discounted price for petrol, diesel, aviation turbine fuel (ATF) and kerosene to limit mounting losses from a self-imposed freeze on retail fuel prices, sources said. The oil marketing companies (OMCs) on March 26 fixed rates for petroleum ...Read More >
The oil marketing companies (OMCs) on March 26 fixed rates for petroleum products that are at a discount of up to ₹60 per litre to their imported cost. In a first since fuel price deregulation, Indian state-run oil marketing companies will pay refineries a discounted price for petrol, diesel, aviation turbine fuel (ATF) and kerosene to limit mounting losses from a self-imposed freeze on retail fuel prices, sources said. The oil marketing companies (OMCs) on March 26 fixed rates for petroleum p ...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 >
CHENNAI: With oil marketing companies (OMCs) in Tamil Nadu instructing dealers to restrict diesel sales to commercial buyers in view of the Gulf conflict, the bulk consumers are forced to forego discounts and shell out market-linked rates, which currently stands at Rs 141 per litre, the Tamil Nadu Petroleum Dealers Association stated. According to industry sources, bulk consumers like industries, transport operators and commercial establishments were buying high-speed diesel (HSD) at Rs 82/litr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): The Centre continues to take necessary steps to ensure preparedness and smooth functioning across key sectors in view of the West Asia crisis, with 3700 raids conducted across the country to wipe out LPG black marketing, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said in a release on Saturday. It said the government is taking proactive steps to ensure the uninterrupted availability of petroleum products and LPG across the country, in the context of the ongoing c ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): The Centre continues to take necessary steps to ensure preparedness and smooth functioning across key sectors in view of the West Asia crisis, with 3700 raids conducted across the country to wipe out LPG black marketing, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said in a release on Saturday. It said the government is taking proactive steps to ensure the uninterrupted availability of petroleum products and LPG across the country, in the context of the ongoing c ...Read More >
Indore: In view of the ongoing nationwide LPG supply constraints triggered by global geopolitical tensions, the Indore district administration, on Saturday, temporarily suspended the supply of commercial LPG cylinders to ensure uninterrupted availability for domestic households. The decision aims to conserve existing stocks and channel them exclusively towards meeting the cooking needs of ordinary families. This move aligns with similar measures taken across several states to safeguard domesti ...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 >
Hyderabad: Telangana Civil Supplies Department seized 3,699 domestic LPG cylinders and 70 small cylinders between March 12 to April 3, in a crackdown against black marketeers and hoarders, reports said. The cylinders are estimated to be valued at Rs 1.20 crore. The department has booked 1,275 cases under Section 6A of Essential Commodities Act and lodged 216 FIRs for several violations. The district collectors are empowered to seize essential commodities when black-marketing and hoarding is su ...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 >
During the operation led by vigilance cell head Ganesh Bellale, the team caught the racketeers red-handed as they breached the seals of HPCL (Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited) tankers to pilfer gas into smaller commercial and domestic cylinders, the official said. Two suspects were apprehended at the scene. The team seized two tankers (MH 43 K 5921 and MH 43 CK 5747) carrying a combined 35,220 kg of LPG along with 26 cylinders, including 19.2 kg commercial and 14.2 kg domestic units. Th ...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 >
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 >
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 >
Hyderabad: Delays in domestic LPG cylinder delivery have been reported across the city, even as the civil supplies department maintained that there is no shortage of supply amid concerns linked to the West Asian crisis. According to data from the Telangana civil supplies department on April 1, a total of 2,49,099 domestic LPG cylinders were supplied. Of these, Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) accounted for 1,06,722 cylinders, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) for 90,633, and Bharat Pe ...Read More >
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 >
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 >
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