Amid the escalating conflict between Iran and the US-Israel coalition, the Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said on Tuesday that the supply of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) continues to be monitored across the country in view of the prevailing geopolitical situation. The Oil Ministry revealed that online LPG cylinder Bookings have increased from…
Commercial and domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders are seeing a supply disruption in India, with crucial trade through the Strait of Hormuz at an effective halt due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. India depends on imports to meet around 60% of domestic LPG needs, and 90% of these imports come via…
New Delhi: Thirteen days after the war in West Asia broke, the Indian government on Friday said there are indeed concerns over supply and availability of cooking gas in the country due to the disruptions. This comes in the wake of tension around the crucial Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for energy shipments from…
As India grapples with a persistent LPG supply crisis, reports of cooking gas cylinder thefts have emerged from Bengaluru. According to the Deccan Heraldat least two separate instances of cylinder pilferage from residential neighborhoods have been confirmed in Karnataka’s capital city. A video posted by the Press Trust of India on X (formerly Twitter) provides…
LPG shortage: India is facing its fourth consecutive day of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) shortage, with disruptions reported across major cities including Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Hyderabad among others. Communities, canteens, hotels and restaurants across the country are also facing the brunt of LPG limits for uses other than households and the four…
Amid reports of shortage of cooking gas supply across India, the central government on Thursday announced that 20% of the average monthly commercial LPG requirement will be allocated from today, March 12, by the oil marketing companies (OMCs) in coordination with the state governments so that there is no hoarding or black marketing. The announcement…
Amid growing concerns over LPG shortages amid the US-Iran conflict, Indian consumers are bypassing panic in favor of parody. From viral memes to biting satire, social media is proving that while fuel might be scarce, Indian wit is in endless supply. Here are some of the most hilarious memes that are flooding the Internet amid…
The central government on Wednesday instructed all states and Union Territories to closely monitor the supply of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to combat hoarding and black-market activities. During a high-level meeting, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan urged Chief Secretaries and Directors General of Police (DGPs) to implement rigorous measures against the illegal stockpiling of essential…
Commercial LPG Cylinder Price Hike: Even before the presentation of Budget 2026, the government has shocked the common people and businessmen. The government has increased the price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder by Rs 50. However, there has been no change in the prices of 14 kg domestic LPG cylinder. Domestic cylinders are still…
