Indian Government Rejects Lockdown Rumours Amid Iran War

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2026

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The central government has dismissed rumours of a nationwide lockdown amid the Iran war, as panic buying at petrol pumps and concern over fuel supplies triggered fresh anxiety in parts of the country. Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said there is no proposal under consideration for

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Government Explains Petrol, Diesel Duty Cut

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2026

India has defended its latest fuel tax cut, with Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri saying the Centre chose to protect consumers from the global energy shock instead of passing the full burden on through higher petrol and diesel prices. The decision comes amid rising international fuel prices linked to the West Asia conflict and disruption […]

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India Says LPG Supply Remains Secure

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2026

India has diversified its liquefied petroleum gas import sources and stepped up domestic output to prevent shortages amid disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said in Parliament. The government said LPG supplies for households remain protected even as concerns over shipping routes and panic buying grew in some areas. […]

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India Can Secure Oil Even if Russian Imports Halted

By BPN News Desk July 18, 2025

Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has asserted that India is fully capable of meeting its energy needs even if Russian oil imports are cut off due to possible Western sanctions. Addressing concerns raised over potential secondary sanctions, Puri said India has prepared well by building a diverse and flexible sourcing strategy. Supply Diversification at […]