Online LPG cylinder bookings rise to 90%; no dry-outs reported, says govt; second LPG vessel docks at Gujarat port

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…

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Cooking gas shortage: Center says 20% of average monthly commercial LPG to be allocated from today by OMCs

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…

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LPG crisis: Delivery cycle for domestic households remains 2.5 days, says Oil Ministry

The Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Wednesday assured the public that panic LPG bookings are unnecessary, as the standard delivery timeframe for households remains 2.5 days. Official measures have successfully boosted lpg production by 25%, the ministry noted. Furthermore, the Ministry stated that crude oil is currently being obtained via routes that…

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Central govt instructs states, UTs to monitor LPG supply, take strict action against black marketing

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…

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