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No Energy Crunch in India, Govt Confirms Supply Stability

  • March 27, 2026
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There are no recorded shortages of fuel, diesel or LPG in India, according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, which has reiterated that the country’s petroleum and LPG supply situation is still completely under control. Despite interruptions in international markets, India’s status as the world’s fourth-largest refiner and fifth-largest exporter of petroleum products […]

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BPCL Ramps Up LPG Output 40%, Ensures Supply Buffer

  • March 27, 2026
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Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has declared a significant increase in domestic LPG production in addition to robust import planning to fulfil the demand in India, ensuring a steady and secure supply of cooking gas. The company has issued a statement assuring clients that there is not a scarcity of LPG. They have urged households […]

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Rising LPG Booking Scams Trigger Government Warning to Consumers

  • March 20, 2026
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On Thursday, the Indian government issued a warning about an upsurge in cyber crime involving LPG bookings. Scammers are using messaging apps like WhatsApp to spread harmful files like “GAS BILL UPDATE APK” to unsuspecting customers. Users should exercise caution when downloading or installing apps from unknown sources, as authorities have issued a warning that […]

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10% More Commercial LPG: Centre Steps Up Supply to States and UTs

  • March 19, 2026
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In a move to hasten the switch from liquid petroleum gas (LPG) to piped natural gas (PNG), the federal government introduced legislation on Wednesday that would allocate an extra 10% of commercial LPG to states and union territories. To maintain supply stability, LPG output has jumped by almost 40%, and all domestic refineries are running […]

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‘Nanda Devi’ LPG Carrier Arrives Safely at Vadinar Port

  • March 18, 2026
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In the wake of Shivalik’s arrival at Mundra Port the previous day, the Indian-flagged LPG tanker Nanda Devi made her way to India’s west coast on Tuesday, arriving at Vadinar Port at approximately 11:25 a.m., according to officials. Both ships made it to India with vital LPG supplies after passing through the strategically important Strait […]

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India Commercial LPG Supply Status March 2026: Restored Availability and New Rules

  • March 16, 2026
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The government has confirmed that there have been no reports of stockouts at retail stores nationwide, and commercial LPG cylinder delivery has restarted for chosen companies across multiple states. Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas Sujata Sharma informed the fuel status briefing that the government has authorised business consumers to accept […]

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Govt Orders Continuous PNG and LPG Supply to Ensure Cooking Fuel Access

  • March 10, 2026
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In light of worldwide shipments being disrupted due to the Middle Eastern war, the central government has used provisions in the Essential Commodities Act to prioritise the supply of natural gas for critical sectors. As per Tuesday’s directive, the government will prioritise the manufacture of LPG, the uninterrupted supply of compressed natural gas (CNG) for […]