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New Delhi: As the government aggressively appeals to people to opt for piped natural gas (PNG) connections amid the gas supply disruptions following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, India added more than 3.1 lakh new PNG connections in March and another 2.7 lakh connections were issued. The US-Israel and Iran war has disrupted LPG supplies. The Indian government has advocated and appealed to people to apply for piped natural gas. The piped gas connection is considered more convenient as gas ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) India added more than 3.1 lakh new piped natural gas (PNG) connections in March and another 2.7 lakh connections were issued as the government accelerated expansion of cleaner fuel networks amid supply disruptions following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. With the war in West Asia disrupting cooking gas LPG supplies, the government has been pushing for greater adoption of piped natural gas - considered more convenient than LPG cylinders for everyday use as gas is de ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) More than 3.1 lakh PNG connections covering domestic, commercial, hostel, and canteen segments have been gasified in March, while another 2.7 lakh new connections have been given and are being gasified to make more natural gas available for cooking amid disruptions in LPG imports due to the Iran war, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry announced on Tuesday. More than 50 lakh domestic LPG cylinders are being delivered daily on average since March 1, 2026, ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Monday directed district Collectors to maintain the supply chain of essential commodities and take strict action against hoarders and black marketers creating artificial shortages in the wake of the ongoing West Asia conflict. Majhi issued the directions during a video conference with district Collectors while reviewing the situation arising out of the conflict. "Keep the district-level enforcement squads on 24-hour alert, regularly monitor markets ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Amid the continuing crunch in supply of both commercial and domestic LPG cylinders, with the authorities sweeping dirt under the carpet, black-marketing of both commercial and domestic gas cylinders is thriving in the city's underground market like there is no tomorrow. The black market price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders has surged, with prices going up to Rs 7,000, while that of 14-kg domestic cylinders has spiked to Rs 5,000 or more. These cylinders are being sold illegally by ...Read More >
Gangtok (Sikkim) [India], March 31 (ANI): Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang chaired a high-level review meeting at Samman Bhawan on Monday to assess the stock position and distribution of essential commodities across Sikkim, with a focus on ensuring their seamless and uninterrupted availability throughout the state. At the outset, the Secretary of the Food & Civil Supplies Department presented a comprehensive overview of the current LPG stock and the prevailing supply-demand dynamics, whi ...Read More >
The chief minister emphasised the need for heightened vigilance and issued directions to strengthen monitoring mechanisms and strictly curb hoarding, black marketing, and overpricing of the commodities, an official said. Tamang said district administrations and law enforcement agencies have been tasked with maintaining constant oversight. A dedicated 24×7 helpline will be established, while control rooms at both state and district levels are being reinforced to ensure equitable distribution th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi held a virtual meeting with District Collectors on Monday to ensure an uninterrupted supply of essential commodities amid the West Asia conflict. The Chief Minister directed enforcement squads to remain on 24x7 action mode, monitor markets, act against hoarders and rumour-mongers, and maintain team spirit for coordinated crisis management, according to the CMO. Earlier in the day, the Union government announced that a 100 per ...Read More >
Vijayawada: As part of the ongoing efforts to curb illegal diversion and hoarding mainly of commercial LPG cylinders, the Andhra Pradesh government has booked 1,035 cases and seized 4,250 cylinders so far. Hoarding is being done by vested interests, taking advantage of the shortage due to the Iran war. In one case, some 100 LPG domestic cylinders which were diverted and hoarded were seized. An FIR was registered and a case has been booked under section 6A of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday directed district collectors across Odisha to keep enforcement squads on a 24-hour action mode and regularly monitor market conditions to curb black marketing, illegal hoarding, and price rise. In view of the prevailing situation in West Asia, CM Majhi also reviewed the supply of essential commodities in the state during a high-level virtual meeting with district collectors. According to an official statement is ...Read More >
New Delhi: With the geopolitical tensions in West Asia continuously evolving, the Government of India has moved to reassure citizens that essential supplies remain sufficient and stable across the country. An inter-ministerial briefing was held at the National Media Centre on Monday. In the same officials emphasised that proactive steps are being taken to maintain supply chains, support farmers and prevent any disruption to daily life. Authorities have underlined that there is no immediate caus ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The state govt, following the spirit of Team India and keeping the nation first, is ensuring that accurate information reaches every citizen, that supply of essential commodities remains uninterrupted, and attempts at hoarding or black marketing are strictly checked, said chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday night."I urge all citizens to stay informed about the evolving situation, maintain patience, and avoid unnecessary purchases so that the system functions smoothly," The C ...Read More >
Mumbai: Amid rumours of fuel and LPG shortages, Maharashtra Food and Civil Supplies Minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Monday clarified that there is no shortage of LPG or fuel in the state or the country, urging citizens not to panic or spread misinformation. Bhujbal, however, said that in cities where Piped Natural Gas (PNG) infrastructure is available, households that fail to apply for PNG connections within three months may face discontinuation of LPG cylinder supply. He stressed that this rule wil ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30: All refineries are operating at high capacity with adequate crude inventories, and sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel are being maintained while domestic LPG production from refineries has been increased to support local consumption, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said on Monday. Although LPG supply continues to be affected due to the prevailing geopolitical situation, no dry-outs have been reported at LPG distributorships. Most LPG distributorships also opera ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) All refineries are operating at high capacity with adequate crude inventories, and sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel are being maintained while domestic LPG production from refineries has been increased to support local consumption, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said on Monday. Although LPG supply continues to be affected due to the prevailing geopolitical situation, no dry-outs have been reported at LPG distributorships. Most LPG distributo ...Read More >
Gangtok, Mar 30 (PTI) The Sikkim government has set up a control room in all six districts to regulate distribution of LPG cylinders throughout the state, officials said on Monday. A notification issued by Food & Civil Supplies Secretary Devariya Bardhan said that in view of the prevailing geopolitical situation affecting the availability of LPG cylinders, there is a need for an effective monitoring, better coordination, and timely redressal of public grievances related to cooking gas supply. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): The Union government on Monday announced that 100 per cent supply of natural gas is being maintained for domestic consumers and CNG transport, noting that approximately 95 per cent of LPG bookings were done online yesterday. Speaking at a joint inter-ministerial briefing, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary (Marketing and Oil Refinery) at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, stated that the country possesses sufficient fuel reserves to meet current demand. A ...Read More >
Fuel and LPG supplies remain normal across the country, with oil marketing companies supplying around 5.5 million cylinders on Saturday and petrol and diesel retail outlets operating without disruption, the government said on Sunday. In its daily update on energy supply and fuel availability, the ministry of petroleum and natural gas said panic buying was reported in some areas due to rumours. "Certain rumours led to unusually high sales and heavy crowding at retail outlets in a few states," th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): The Union government on Monday announced that 100 per cent supply of natural gas is being maintained for domestic consumers and CNG transport, noting that approximately 95 per cent of LPG bookings were done online yesterday. Speaking at a joint inter-ministerial briefing, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary (Marketing and Oil Refinery) at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, stated that the country possesses sufficient fuel reserves to meet current demand. " ...Read More >
New Delhi: Thegovernment has stepped up measures to secure fuel and gas supplies amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, while urging citizens to avoid panic buying as sporadic rushes were reported at fuel stations. In a statement, giving an update on developments following the war in West Asia, the oil ministry said refineries are operating at high capacity with adequate crude inventories, and stocks of petrol and diesel remain sufficient nationwide. Retail outlets are functioning normally, e ...Read More >
Chennai , Long queues of motorists were seen outside petrol stations across Tamil Nadu on Thursday as panic buying took hold of several cities, triggered by a worsening shortage of commercial LPG that has already forced numerous eateries to shut down or drastically reduce their menus. While oil marketing companies and state government officials have repeatedly assured the public that there is no shortage of petrol or diesel, the sight of dry outlets in the commercial gas sector has sparked wide ...Read More >
Chennai, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Tamil Nadu Petroleum Merchants Association has clarified that there is no shortage of petrol or diesel anywhere in the state, even as rumours linked to the ongoing Iran conflict triggered panic buying and long queues at fuel stations. Speaking to reporters in Cuddalore, the association's president Murali said that fuel supply is functioning normally across Tamil Nadu and urged the public not to panic. Murali said that all the nearly 7,000 petrol pumps acro ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Indian restaurant MadCo took the tough call this week to remove some menu favourites, including bone marrow -- a beef bone cut in half and slowly roasted, in an attempt to save cooking gas as the Iran war disrupts supply chains. Far from the Middle East, restaurants in the world's fastest-growing major economy are feeling the heat of the conflict with cooking gas shortages. "We saw it coming, but didn't expect it to hit us this quickly," said MadCo's director Santosh Abraham, adding ...Read More >
Guwahati, March 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday assured that there is no shortage of cooking gas in the state amid concerns over a possible supply disruption in India due to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. Speaking to reporters here, Sarma said the state government has been closely monitoring the situation following reports of a potential LPG supply crisis triggered by the tensions in West Asia. "There is no shortage of cooking gas in ...Read More >
Jammu, Mar 11 : Amid escalating global tensions and rising petroleum prices, panic buying of fuel and LPG cylinders has gripped several parts of the country, prompting the All-India LPG Federation to appeal for public restraint to prevent a supply crisis. "The ongoing conflict is fundamentally economic rather than territorial. Many countries have been impacted, and it has affected the global economy," All-India LPG Federation President Jagmohan Singh Raina told News Agency Kashmir News Service ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sep 15: A prolonged closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway has sparked a severe fuel shortage across Kashmir, sending anxious residents rushing to petrol stations in a wave of panic buying. The highway, the Valley's only all-weather road link to the rest of India, has remained blocked by recurring landslides, mudslides and shooting stones following weeks of relentless rainfall. With fuel tankers stranded en route, supplies have dwindled sharply. On Monday, petrol pumps in Srin ...Read More >
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