Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
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Elections winding down, oil at USD 120: Is India going to increase fuel prices?
Hyderabad: The government has said it clearly and more than once that there is no plan to raise petrol or diesel prices. But with Assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala…
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After amending ATF rules, India allows ethanol blending in aviation fuel
New Delhi: India has permitted the blending of ethanol and other synthetic or man-made hydrocarbons in aviation turbine fuel (ATF), but has not set any immediate mandatory blending targets, according to a…
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Centre doubles free LPG allocation for migrant workers across states, UTs
Hyderabad: The Union government has doubled the daily allocation of five-kg free LPG cylinders for migrant workers, directing all state governments and Union Territories (UT) to ensure the enhanced supply reaches those…
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Small LPG cylinder sales hit 6.6L as government ramps up supplies
New Delhi: Sale of small 5-kg LPG cylinders – available across-the-counter at LPG distributorships on showing valid ID proofs – has been stepped up, with about 6.6 lakh bottles sold since March…
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Customers can get 5 kg LPG cylinders without address proof: Oil Ministry
New Delhi: Amid the evolving situation in West Asia, the government on Saturday, April 4, said that five kg LPG cylinders are available at distributors on showing a valid ID without the…
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Jet fuel prices double, domestic, international travel to become more expensive
New Delhi: ATF or jet fuel prices more than doubled to a record Rs 2.07 lakh per kilolitre on Wednesday, April 1, but state-owned oil companies passed on only a fraction of…
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‘Gas promise remains gas’: Congress jibes at PM Modi
New Delhi: The Congress on Friday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over India’s increasing dependence on crude oil, LPG and natural gas imports. “The gas grandly promised by Mr Modi has remained…
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25,605 LPG distributorships in India, 17,677 in rural areas: Govt
New Delhi: The government on Monday, March 16, informed that there are 25,605 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) distributorships in India (as of March 1, 2026), including 17,677 in rural areas, served by…
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Commercial LPG supply resumed, no retail shortage, says Oil Ministry
New Delhi: Commercial LPG cylinder distribution has begun in 29 states and Union Territories, while authorities have stepped up raids and surprise inspections across the country to curb hoarding and black-marketing amid…
