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Faridabad: The impact of the ongoing conflict in the Persian Gulf is now clearly visible in the daily lives of ordinary people in India. The soaring prices of cooking gas have disrupted household kitchen budgets. Driven by a shortage of LPG cylinders and inflation, people are now rapidly turning toward alternative fuels, leading to a sudden, massive surge in the demand for firewood and coal. Upto 50% Surge In Demand Initially, the trade in firewood and coal recorded a growth of around 20 per c ...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 >
New Delhi: State-run oil marketing company Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) on Monday said commercial LPG supply has recovered to around 70 per cent of pre-crisis levels amid ongoing geopolitical disruptions. The PSU firm further noted that it continues to work towards maintaining reliable and efficient energy access, aiming to support both households and businesses during the current period of uncertainty. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has said that online LPG bookings ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Food Supply Department has clarified that workers and students can purchase 5 kg gas cylinders without restrictions. They can obtain a 5 kg LPG cylinder by showing their identity documents. Similarly, there is no restriction on 5 kg domestic cylinders sold through e-KYC. The restriction only applies to unauthorized or illegal sales of 5 kg gas. Earlier, it was reported that restrictions had been placed on 5 kg gas cylinder sales, but the department has now clarified the posi ...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 >
New Delhi: Moody's Ratings has lowered India's GDP growth forecast for FY27 to 6 per cent from 6.8 per cent earlier, citing the economic fallout of the ongoing West Asia conflict. In its latest credit opinion, Moody's warned that prolonged disruptions, especially in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies, could trigger household shortages, raise fuel and transport costs, and spill over into food inflation due to India's dependence on imported fertilisers. The region accounts for nearly 55 per ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Moody's Ratings has slashed India's economic growth estimates for the current fiscal to 6% from 6.8% earlier, saying the ongoing conflict in West Asia will moderate growth momentum and raise inflation risks.In its credit opinion report on India, Moody's said prolonged disruptions, particularly LPG shipments due to the conflict, would lead to near-term household shortages, higher fuel and transport costs, and spillovers to food inflation through India's reliance on imported fertilisers ...Read More >
New Delhi: Jindal Steel is positioning itself at the forefront of India's energy transition in steelmaking by scaling coal gasification technologies across its operations. The company has achieved a global first by setting up India's first coal gasification-based Direct Reduced Iron plant, using syngas derived from domestic coal for iron-making. This move represents a shift away from conventional fuel sources and underscores a strategic push toward self-reliance. By tapping into indigenous coal ...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 >
BENGALURU: Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) has increased Auto LPG supplies across Karnataka in response to a sharp rise in demand triggered by ongoing geopolitical disruptions, the company said on Sunday. According to the company, oil marketing companies (OMCs) operate 72 auto LPG dispensing stations (ALDS) in the state, of which Indian Oil runs 55 outlets. Though over 300 private ALDS exist, nearly 80% have become non-operational, leading to supply constraints. The company noted that limite ...Read More >
JAJPUR: The authorities of Jajpur Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) have sought the district collector's intervention to ensure consistent supply of LPG to the school for preparing daily meals for students residing in the hostels. In a letter to collector Ambar Kumar Kar, JNV principal-in-charge Abhimanyu Bhatt said 560 students and 50 staff members are residing on the school campus located in Panikoili. The school mess operates four times a day, making uninterrupted cooking arrangements essenti ...Read More >
BENGALURU: All-India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary and Karnataka in-charge of party affairs, Randeep Singh Surjewala, on Sunday, accused the Union Government of not increasing domestic gas production in the country. He further accused the Centre of not supplying adequate LPG to Karnataka, thereby creating trouble on the ground for autorickshaw drivers, housewives, restaurants, and businesses. "Nationally also, the myopic and lopsided policies of the BJP, besides the West Asia war ...Read More >
BENGALURU: AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday launched a sharp attack on both the Narendra Modi government and Pinarayi Vijayan's Kerala LDF regime at a rally in Kottarakkara, accusing them of practising the "unhealthy politics of control" while weakening democratic institutions. Addressing a large gathering in Kollam district, the Congress chief declared that the upcoming polls were not just about changing the government but "saving the future of Keralam, its prosperity, and its insti ...Read More >
An Indian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier, Shivalik, arrives at Mundra Port via the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Gujarat, India, March 16, 2026. The Strait of Hormuz will never return to its pre-war state, the Iranian navy command announced on Twitter/X on Monday morning. The IRGC Navy is currently in the process of completing operational preparations for a "new order in the Persian Gulf," the post read, emphasizing that the strait would be permanently ch ...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 >
MUMBAI: After the LPG carrier Green Sanvi successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz on April 3, another vessel, Green Asha, crossed the Gulf of Hormuz on Sunday, according to a report issued by the directorate general of shipping After Green Asha's exit, only one LPG vessel, Jag Vikram, remains in the region and is waiting for further instructions from the Indian Navy for its transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier, two LPG tankers had crossed the strait and reached India. Green Sanvi, ...Read More >
Addressing a party rally at Ghou Manhasan in Marh constituency on the outskirts of Jammu, Karra claimed key decisions regarding Jammu and Kashmir were being taken by the Centre through the Lt Governor despite the presence of an elected government. "The BJP-led central government is treating people here (J&K) as second-class citizens by depriving them of statehood. Key decisions are being taken by the Centre through its nominated head (Lt Governor), despite an elected government being in place," ...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: Moody's Ratings has slashed India's economic growth estimates for the current fiscal to 6 per cent from 6.8 per cent earlier, saying the ongoing conflict in West Asia will moderate growth momentum and raise inflation risks. In its credit opinion report on India, Moody's said prolonged disruptions, particularly LPG shipments due to the conflict, would lead to near-term household shortages, higher fuel and transport costs, and spillovers to food inflation through India's relia ...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 >
New Delhi, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Sunday said he received a call from his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, during which the two leaders discussed the prevailing situation in the region. EAM Jaishankar, in a post on X, said: "Received a call from Foreign Minister @araghchi of Iran. Discussed the present situation." He, however, did not elaborate on the specifics of the conversation. The interaction comes amid rising tensions in West Asia, p ...Read More >
The company, however, highlighted that infrastructure limitations-including a limited number of Auto LPG Dispensing Stations , constrained dispensing capacity, and operational challenges-are making it difficult to fully offset the supply gap caused by the closure of private Auto LPG outlets. Bengaluru and several other parts of the state are witnessing disruptions in auto-rickshaw services due to a shortage of Auto LPG. Long queues of autos have been seen outside fuel stations at many location ...Read More >
The proposal for the project will soon be submitted to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi by the National Dairy Development Board . The plant is planned over an eight-acre site located between the two dairy clusters, they said. "Around 6,000 cattle have been identified in the surrounding areas, generating substantial quantities of organic waste. The facility will have a capacity of 50 tonnes per day each for Bhalaswa and Jharoda dairies," officials said, adding that a survey to assess cattle po ...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 >
New Delhi, April 5 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Sunday said he received a call from ... New Delhi, April 5 External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Sunday said he received a call from his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, during which the two leaders discussed the prevailing situation in the region. EAM Jaishankar, in a post on X, said: "Received a call from Foreign Minister @araghchi of Iran. Discussed the present situation." He, however, did not elaborate on th ...Read More >
Idukki (Kerala): Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunda y sparked controversy during an Assembly poll rally here by calling people of Gujarat "illiterate" and alleging they were being "fooled" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Kharge, however, said the people of Kerala were "very clever and educated" and could not be misled. "Don't misguide the people of Kerala. They are very clever and educated. Modiji, Vijayan, you both can fool people who are illiterate in Gujarat or other places, but ...Read More >
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