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All refineries are operating at high capacity, with adequate crude inventories in place | Image: Canva/Free The Central Government authorised on Sunday to make an ad hoc allocation of Public Distribution System (PDS) Superior Kerosene Oil (SKO) to the States and Union Territories (UTs) for distribution to households for cooking and lighting purposes, citing the ongoing West Asia conflict's disruption of energy supplies. The allocation includes the 21 states and UTs which are PDS SKO free. Ear ...Read More >
Lucknow, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a strong crackdown on black marketing of petrol, diesel, and LPG, the Uttar Pradesh government has registered 233 FIRs and arrested 20 people since the statewide campaign was launched on March 12 on the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. According to the Food and Civil Supplies Department, 19,882 raids were conducted across the state during this period. While 20 individuals have been arrested so far, prosecution proceedings have been initiated ag ...Read More >
Lucknow: The state government has intensified its crackdown on black marketing and illegal sale of petrol, diesel and LPG, conducting more than 17,000 raids across districts while maintaining that fuel supply remains normal. According to official data, a total of 17,581 raids and inspections have been carried out since March 12 as part of a statewide drive to ensure uninterrupted availability of essential fuels. During the campaign ,authorities registered 33 FIRs against LPG distributors and 1 ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, aimed at accelerating rooftop solar adoption, is yet to gain momentum in Telangana. Since its launch in Feb 2024, the state has recorded just 32,600 installations, far behind neighbouring Andhra Pradesh's 1.1 lakh-plus and states such as Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh, where numbers have crossed four lakh each.Stakeholders attribute the gap to a combination of policy limitations and on-the-ground constraints. The biggest drag is coming from apartment c ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government's mandate of E20 petrol, now becoming standard, has come into effect from April 1, which requires petrol pumps across India to sell fuel blended with up to 20 per cent ethanol. The fuel should have a minimum Research Octane Number (RON) of 95 across all states and Union Territories as well, the oil ministry said in a notification dated February 17. RON, or Research Octane Number, is a measure of a fuel's resistance to engine knocking (pre-ignition). Knocking happens w ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Anil Desai on Wednesday criticised the central government for the recent hike in commercial LPG prices and underlined the need to control the prices. "The government has been saying that there would be no problems, but with the way there has been a price hike in both domestic and commercial LPG cylinders, it was important to control the prices," Desai told ANI. Meanwhile, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale said that ensuring a steady supply of p ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Wednesday criticised the Centre over the recent increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices, stating that the burden of the hike will ultimately fall on the public and contribute to rising inflation. Speaking to ANI, Chaturvedi highlighted that the decision would impact small business owners, and questioned that when the oil was bought at a lower price, the common people didn't get its benefit; however, as soon as it ...Read More >
New Delhi, Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Monday launched the DJB's annual 'Summer Action Plan', focusing on improving the water distribution system, AI integration and long-term planning. Singh said that the Delhi Jal Board has deployed 1,221 water tankers this summer season to provide water to deficit areas and increase water production through additional tubewells. All the tankers will be tracked through the GPS. "Despite challenges, we are working to provide drinking water to the gr ...Read More >
New Delhi: As geopolitical tensions escalate between the United States, Israel, and Iran, the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is sending shockwaves through the aviation industry. Air travelers now face a massive surge in ticket prices as jet fuel costs have more than doubled for April, leaving the global economy reeling from the fallout of the Iran conflict. Oil PSUs on Wednesday announced that Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices have been revised upward in major metro cities from April 1, 2026 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The prices of LPG cylinders have been revised upward with effect from April 1, with commercial and smaller cylinders witnessing a significant increase across key cities. In Delhi, the price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder has been increased to Rs 2,078.50, marking a rise of Rs 195.50. Meanwhile, the 5 kg FTL cylinder is now priced at Rs 549 per refill, reflecting an increase of Rs 51, sources said. Also Read | Dantewada Declared Naxal-Free After 40 Years: ' ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The prices of LPG cylinders have been revised upward with effect from April 1, with commercial and smaller cylinders witnessing a significant increase across key cities. In Delhi, the price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder has been increased to Rs 2,078.50, marking a rise of Rs 195.50. Meanwhile, the 5 kg FTL cylinder is now priced at Rs 549 per refill, reflecting an increase of Rs 51, sources said. In Kolkata, the price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder ha ...Read More >
Allowing kerosene back into the retail fuel network provides a fallback fuel for households. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * The Centre has opened an emergency window for kerosene distribution across India via select petrol pumps * The decision comes amid the ongoing Iran war disrupting global energy supplies * Up to two petrol pumps per district can be designated to sell kerosene Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: The Cent ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra on Tuesday likened the Congress to "political vultures" and accused the Opposition party of attempting to trigger panic among the people over the West Asia war to reap political dividends. Modi asserted that India has managed to effectively contain the impact of the ongoing conflict on domestic fuel prices due to "strong foreign policy and the unity of its people". Addressing a gathering in Gujarat's Vav Tharad district after laying the foundation stone and ina ...Read More >
Tharad (Gujarat), Mar 31 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the Congress, like "Rajneeti ke gidh" (vultures of politics), is attempting to exploit the West Asia conflict by triggering panic among the people for political gain, asserting that India has managed the situation efficiently. Addressing a large gathering at Nani village in the newly created Vav Tharad district, Modi accused Congress of indulging in rumour-mongering and trying to instigate people to queue up at fuel pum ...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 >
Lucknow, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Uttar Pradesh government has swung into full action mode to ensure uninterrupted supply and prevent black marketing of petrol, diesel, and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) outlets across the state. Since March 12, authorities have conducted a massive 17,581 raids and inspections to curb illegal activities and hoarding. So far, 33 First Information Reports have been registered specifically against liquefied petroleum gas distributors, while 189 have been filed ...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 >
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 >
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 >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite ...Read More >
New Delhi: As global energy supply chains face disruptions amid the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, the Centre's decision to temporarily relax petroleum safety and licensing norms for kerosene distribution, has triggered an unexpected revival of a fuel India had nearly phased out. From a surge in kerosene stove sales to renewed policy debates, it's bringing back memories of an era when 'mitti ka tel' was a household staple, while also raising serious concerns over health, safety and environmental ...Read More >
Dr. Prashant Prabhakar Deshpande has post-graduated in Economics with a Gold Medal in 1976 and was awarded a Ph.D in Social Sciences from Nagpur University in 2007. Agriculture is the backbone of India's rural economy employing nearly half of the country's workforce and supporting food security for over 1.4 billion people. However, the farmers' community continues to face: * Rising input costs; * Erratic electricity supply, and; * Increasing climate risks. In this context, Solar energy, par ...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 >
Kolkata: Shortage of cooking gas cylinders has begun to affect midday meals in schools across West Bengal, forcing authorities to adopt alternative fuels such as firewood or serving limited food items to students, officials said on Thursday. At Krishnachandrapur High School in South 24 Parganas district, authorities had stocked firewood as an alternative fuel after anticipating a shortage of LPG cylinders. On March 11, the midday meal for around 1,500 students was cooked on traditional clay ov ...Read More >
Closing Bell: Indian equities ended the session sharply lower on Wednesday as broad-based selling across sectors dragged benchmark indices down nearly 1.5%. Financial heavyweights and auto stocks led the decline, pushing the Nifty below the 23,900 mark. The Sensex fell 1,342 points to close at 76,864, while the Nifty 50 dropped 395 points to settle at 23,867. Banking stocks were among the worst hit, with the Nifty Bank index sliding over 2% or 1,215 points to 55,736. Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra B ...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 >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Delhi government will begin strict enforcement of the "No PUC, No Fuel" rule from December 18 as part of an intensified multi-pronged drive to curb worsening air pollution in the national capital. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday issued firm directives to agencies, petrol pump operators and the police to ensure compliance from day one. Under the enforcement plan, vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) wi ...Read More >
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