LPG shortage to end soon? Tanker Shivalik arrives at Gujarat’s Mundra Port after crossing Strait of Hormuz—watch video

The LPG tanker Shivalik, after passing through the Strait of Hormuz, reached Mundra Port in Gujarat on Monday amid cooking gas shortages and supply restrictions in the country triggered by the Middle East conflict. Iranian authorities permitted two Indian-flagged ships transporting liquefied petroleum gas to transit the strategic waterway. Along with Shivalik, the other vessel…

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Concerns over IPL 2026? GC Chair says reviewing situation amid fuel supply issues as Middle East conflict continues

Amid the lack of fuel supply concerns in India, Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council Chairperson Arun Dhumal stated that the league is assessing the developing situation as the Middle East conflict continues. This follows Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas instructing oil refineries to boost the production of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and ensure…

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Govt invokes Essential Commodities Act, 1955 for stable gas supply amid LPG shortages. What is it? FAQs answered

The Central government on Tuesday invoked the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 in order to maintain natural gas supplies amid supply shortages due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. According to the order, the supply of natural gas to certain sectors shall be treated as priority. These sectors include Domestic Piped Natural Gas supply,…

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