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New Delhi, April 4: The government on Saturday dismissed reports and social media claims that an Iranian crude oil cargo was diverted from Vadinar in India to China due to payment issues, calling them "factually incorrect" and misleading. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has clarified that recent reports suggesting India lost an Iranian oil shipment due to payment problems are not true. The government said India imports crude oil from more than 40 countries, and oil companies have full ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) India said on Saturday that there are no payment issues with Iran for crude imports and that refiners continue to source oil from the country, as well as from a wide range of global suppliers. In a post on X, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas dismissed reports that an oil tanker carrying Iranian crude had rerouted mid-voyage from its previously indicated destination of India, which would have marked the first such shipment in nearly seven years, to China, saying t ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Centre on Saturday dismissed reports and social media posts claiming that an Iranian crude oil cargo was diverted from Gujarat's Vadinar to China due to "payment issues" as "factually incorrect" and misleading. In a post on X, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said India imports crude oil from more than 40 countries, and oil companies have full flexibility to choose suppliers based on commercial needs. "The news reports and social media posts of an Iranian crude cargo bei ...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 >
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 >
HYDERABAD, - Indian police this week seized 414 cooking-gas canisters hidden in a graveyard in Hyderabad city and arrested those involved in trying to sell them on the black market amid shortages due to the Iran war, a government official said on Thursday. Authorities have stepped up raids to curb hoarding of liquefied petroleum gas canisters after the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran disrupted shipping, causing supply shortages. India, the world's No. 2 LPG importer, meets about 60% of its demand ...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 >
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, April 3 (Xinhua) -- India's federal government has asked the states to take necessary action to curb malpractices such as hoarding and black marketing of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and other petroleum products, officials said Friday. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has written a letter to all states, urging local governments to intensify their communication strategies to prevent panic buying and hoarding of LPG and petroleum products across the country. The states have ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Strict action is being taken against hoarding and black marketing of LPG cylinders in the national capital, Joint Commissioner of Police (Transport) Milind Mahadeo Dumbere said on Friday. He said four cases were registered yesterday, taking the total number of cases to 27 and added that some people have also been arrested in this regard. Also Read | Global Food Prices Set to Surge Further if West Asia Conflict Persists Beyond 40 Days, Warns FAO. "The Delhi Po ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Strict action is being taken against hoarding and black marketing of LPG cylinders in the national capital, Joint Commissioner of Police (Transport) Milind Mahadeo Dumbere said on Friday. He said four cases were registered yesterday, taking the total number of cases to 27 and added that some people have also been arrested in this regard. "The Delhi Police is taking all legal action necessary regarding hoarding and block marketing (of LPG cylinders). Four cases ...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, 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, 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 >
Jamshedpur: A high-level virtual meeting chaired by the Secretary of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, was held on Thursday to review the progress and accelerate the expansion of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections across urban centres. The meeting brought together representatives from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, officials of GAIL (India) Limited, and senior functionaries from various urban local bodies. Deliberations focused on scaling up domestic P ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): With energy prices climbing sharply amid escalating hostilities in West Asia, the Central Government has begun mobilising domestic industrial capacity to ramp up production of induction heaters, a key alternative to conventional gas-based cooking and heating appliances. Also Read | RBI Assistant Admit Card 2026 Released at rbi.org.in, Here's How To Download. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) convened a high-level inter-ministe ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) State-owned Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) on Friday said it has suspended 10 liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distributors for alleged malpractices, reiterating its zero-tolerance policy against irregularities in its distribution network. Taking to the social media platform X, the company informed that it initiated strict action by suspending 10 LPG distributors found involved in malpractice. "With a zero-tolerance approach, we are ensuring acc ...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 >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 2 (ANI): Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday assured that there is "no shortage of gas or fuel" in the country amid the escalating West Asia conflict, as the government has adopted various policies to ensure that people do not face any problems. Speaking to ANI, Gadkari admitted to India's reliance on imports to fulfil its energy needs but also highlighted the government's approach of self-reliance by adopting alternative options ...Read More >
Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh) [India], April 2 (ANI): Even as the Congress party continues to attack the Central government over reported LPG shortage, Congress leader Kamal Nath on Thursday broke away from the party line, saying that there is "no shortage of LPG" anywhere in the country, and alleged that "an atmosphere has been created" regarding the issue. "There is no such shortage. An atmosphere has been created that there is a shortage," the Congress leader said in MP's Chhindwara while atte ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Janata Dal United MP Sanjay Kumar Jha on Thursday said that the government is keeping "watch and control" over LPG and accused the opposition of "spreading confusion" Speaking with the media, Jha said, "From day one, the Prime Minister has been saying--what was told in the all-party meeting and what we are also seeing on the ground--that the government is keeping watch and control over LPG and petrol-diesel. The government has repeatedly stated that there is no ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) The government has directed oil refineries to divert a portion of the feedstock normally used for producing cooking gas (LPG) to industries affected by the ongoing petrochemical shortage, which spans sectors from packaging to condom manufacturing. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, on April 1, directed refineries to allocate a portion of propylene to the petrochemical industry, which has been severely affected, as most feedstock has been diverted for cooking gas ( ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): The Government is pushing the expansion of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections to reduce pressure on Liquified Petrolum Gas (LPG) supplies amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said on Thursday. Addressing an Inter-Ministerial Briefing on Recent Developments in West Asia, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said the government has taken several steps to promote PNG connections ac ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (UNI) India has secured crude oil supplies for the next 60 days and maintains adequate inventory levels, with refineries operating at maximum capacity, the government said on Thursday, underlining that there is no shortage of key inputs and no increase in domestic fuel prices despite global volatility. Addressing a media briefing, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said crude availability remains stable and sulphur supplies are sufficie ...Read More >
Maharashtra's Food and Civil Supplies minister Chhagan Bhujbal Monday asked consumers in areas with piped gas availability to start applying for the service, warning that their LPG connection can be discontinued if they do not. The minister's advisory comes amid the ongoing LPG cylinder crisis due to the West Asia conflict. "In the coming three months, domestic and commercial consumers should make their applications for the pipeline gas. I want to direct our officers to expedite these applicat ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): The Government is pushing the expansion of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections to reduce pressure on Liquified Petrolum Gas (LPG) supplies amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said on Thursday. Addressing an Inter-Ministerial Briefing on Recent Developments in West Asia, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said the government has taken several steps to promote PNG connections ac ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Oil marketing companies (OMCs) in India are currently incurring significant losses on fuel sales as global crude oil prices surge amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, even as retail fuel prices remain unchanged, according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. Addressing reporters at an inter-ministerial briefing on Thursday, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry, said that OMCs are facing under-recoveries of about Rs 24 per litre on petrol and ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): The ongoing West Asia crisis is beginning to impact aviation economics, with airlines now facing rising war-risk insurance costs. The conflict is not only disrupting global energy markets but also increasing the cost of operating flights in sensitive airspaces, as insurers move to price in elevated geopolitical risks. On the question of whether war-risk insurance has gone up post the West-Asia crisis, an airline industry source told ANI that "Previously, Indian ...Read More >
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