Govt flags serious safety risks over storing fuel in containers amid shortage, warns retailers against violation

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Saturday warned consumers against taking or storing fuel in loose or inappropriate containers, noting that such practices pose serious safety risks. In an advisory to citizens, it said petrol and diesel are sufficiently available at retail outlets across the country. This comes as a senior oil ministry…

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LPG shortage ‘scam’ alert! Dos and don’ts for HP, Bharat Petroleum, Indane Gas users to book cylinders safely

The “shortage” of LPG in parts of India has already left people feeling fearful, leading to panic-buying and black-marketing in gas cylinders. This “consumer anxiety”, as described by Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday, is now being capitalized on by scammers and cyber fraud. Several reports have emerged about people complaining of LPG fraud…

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LPG shortage: Households, restaurants feel disruption, demand for alternatives surge across cities — What we know

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…

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