National
The Centre has increased commercial LPG allocation to 50% of pre-crisis levels as domestic availability improved, offering partial relief to hotels, restaurants and other bulk users that had been facing severe shortages during the recent supply disruption. Commercial LPG Allocation Raised To 50% The revised decision marks a further easing of restrictions that were
National
India’s liquefied petroleum gas supply chain is under pressure as disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has triggered panic booking in some areas, even though the government and fuel retailers are trying to prevent a wider shortage. Officials have said refineries are operating at full capacity and surprise checks are being carried out to stop […]
National
India has added 120,000 new piped natural gas connections over the past two weeks as the government pushes households to reduce pressure on cooking gas supplies amid disruption to energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. India Piped Gas Connections Rise The increase in new piped gas connections comes as India faces a severe supply […]
South India State News
Kerala’s Left Democratic Front government has said there is no immediate shortage of domestic LPG in the State, even as concerns over supply disruptions continue in parts of the country due to the ongoing West Asia conflict. The assurance comes amid rising public anxiety over cooking gas availability, delayed refills and the broader impact of […]
National
India received another major LPG cargo on Tuesday as MT Nanda Devi reached Vadinar in Gujarat’s Jamnagar district after crossing the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing West Asia tensions. The vessel arrived carrying 46,500 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas, with unloading set to proceed through a ship-to-ship transfer process at anchorage. MT Nanda Devi […]
International
Iran is seeking the release of three tankers seized by Indian authorities as New Delhi continues talks to secure safe passage for Indian-flagged and India-bound vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route that has come under pressure during the ongoing regional conflict. The issue came up during recent diplomatic discussions between Indian […]
National
The Union government has amended gas supply rules to prevent households with piped natural gas (PNG) connections from retaining or refilling domestic LPG cylinders. The move is aimed at streamlining cooking gas distribution and ensuring that LPG supplies are prioritised for households that do not have access to piped gas networks. Government Bars PNG Users […]
Op-Eds Opinion
The ongoing war involving Iran has created genuine anxiety across energy markets worldwide. For India, the concern is even more immediate because a large share of its oil and LPG supplies pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Any disruption in that narrow shipping corridor can quickly translate into shortages, price spikes, and panic among households […]