LPG price hikes: Modi govt. will pay a political price, says Sharad Pawar

[ad_1] NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar. File | Photo Credit: ANI Nationalist Congress Party (SP) supremo Sharad Pawar on Sunday (June 7) criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s handling of gas and fuel price hike and said that it was being done in a phased manner to avoid public backlash while steadily disturbing household budgets. Hitting out at the Prime Minister, Mr. Pawar said, “He […]

LPG gets Rs 29 costlier: Check the latest cylinder rates in Delhi, Mumbai and other cities

[ad_1] Household budgets are set to see another increase as domestic cooking gas prices have been raised by Rs 29 per cylinder, marking the second revision in three months as global energy costs continue to soar. From Sunday, June 7, the price of a 14.2-kg LPG cylinder in Delhi has increased to Rs 942 from […]

‘Blast’ before blaze? LPG cylinder in kitchen or faulty AC may have sparked fire at Delhi’s Malviya Nagar hotel; toughened glass panels trapped smoke inside | Delhi News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: A deadly blaze ripped through a ‘bed and breakfast’ facility in south Delhi’s densely populated Hauz Rani Wednesday morning, claiming 21 lives and leaving 20 others severely injured. The fire erupted at Flourish Stay Bed & Breakfast, which had around 50 guests at the time, and spread to an adjacent inn.At least […]

ATF prices cut for international airlines, commercial LPG prices up by Rs 42 | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Public sector oil marketing companies on Monday cut aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices for international flights by nearly 27%, offering relief to airlines and international travellers, while increasing the price of commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 42, as global energy costs remained volatile amid disrupted supply flows from West Asia.ATF for international […]

KMVN gas manager dies, colleagues cite ‘work pressure’ | India News

[ad_1] Representative image (IANS) Pithoragarh: A 55-year-old manager of Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam (KMVN) gas agency in Champawat district died on Sunday evening after he returned from work. His colleagues at the gas agency claimed that he consumed a poisonous substance as he could not cope with the work pressure due to the prevailing circumstances […]

Government Takes Strict Action Against LPG Distributors

[ad_1] New Delhi, March 27: The government has intensified its efforts to ensure a smooth supply of gas, issuing over 350 show-cause notices to LPG distributors across the country. On Friday, officials reported that more than 3,000 raids have been conducted, resulting in the seizure of over 1,500 LPG cylinders. Oil marketing companies (OMCs) have […]

Government assures strong fuel security: No LPG shortage, crude reserves secured, PNG transition underway

[ad_1] The government, on Thursday, moved to reassure citizens that the country’s fuel supply situation remains fully stable. The ministry of petroleum and natural gas said India’s petroleum and LPG systems are secure and under firm control, with no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG anywhere in the country. It also warned against what it […]

Two LPG Ships Headed to India After Crossing Hormuz Strait

[ad_1] New Delhi, March 24: The government announced on Tuesday that two ships carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) – Pine Gas and Jag Vasant – have safely crossed the Hormuz Strait and are en route to India. Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary of the Ministry of Shipping, Ports, and Waterways, stated that the Pine Gas […]

PM Modi on Middle East war; lists key steps taken on oil & LPG – warns of lasting fallout

[ad_1] “The West Asia war set unprecedented challenges for India too,” he said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday described the situation in the Middle East as “worrisome,” noting that it is significantly affecting the global economy as well as people’s livelihoods. “The West Asia war set unprecedented challenges for India too. The West Asia […]

Government Extends LPG Cylinder Booking Period to Combat Hoarding

[ad_1] New Delhi, March 9: In a significant move to curb hoarding amid rising natural gas prices globally, the central government has extended the LPG cylinder booking period from 21 days to 25 days. This decision was made on Monday to prevent stockpiling during times of uncertainty caused by geopolitical tensions, including the Israel-Iran conflict. […]