New Delhi: Protests erupted in the Parliament of India on Thursday as Opposition members raised the issue of an alleged LPG shortage affecting several parts of the country. The demonstrations disrupted proceedings in the Lok Sabha shortly after the House convened for the day. Members of the Opposition demanded an immediate discussion on the LPG Read More…
Government directs oil companies to boost production amid supply disruption Delhi: A growing shortage of LPG cylinders is disrupting the operations of restaurants and hotels across several Indian cities, raising concerns about a widening gas supply crisis. Hospitality associations say many eateries are struggling to procure commercial LPG cylinders, forcing some establishments to temporarily shut Read More…
New Delhi: Cooking gas prices have been increased across India, adding to the financial burden on households. The price of the 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder has been raised by ₹60, while the 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder has seen a sharper increase of ₹115. The hike comes amid ongoing tensions in West Asia, which Read More…
Indian oil companies have signed their first-ever structured contract to import Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) from the United States. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced the breakthrough, calling it a significant step in India’s push to diversify its fuel sources. According to Mr. Puri, this agreement is the “first structured contract of U.S. LPG for Read More…
Kochi: Public sector oil companies have announced that all domestic LPG consumers must complete e-KYC renewal every year to continue receiving the government’s LPG subsidy. The directive applies especially to beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), who must complete their KYC update before March 31, 2026. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas Read More…
The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹30,000 crore compensation package for Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to offset their losses in supplying subsidized domestic LPG cylinders. The move comes as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to maintain affordability of cooking gas, especially under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). Launched in May 2016, PMUY provides Read More…