The LPG or cooking gas shortage has severely affected the hospitality sector in many cities. A petroleum ministry official ...

India remains self-sufficient in the production of petrol and diesel and does not require imports to meet domestic demand, according to officials.

Given the crisis, the government has invoked the Essential Commodities Act to prioritise LPG supplies to households over commercial and industrial consumers.

LPG is the country’s most imported petroleum product, with 60% of supply coming from outside the country. Behind this dependence is flatlining domestic production that has fallen far short of demand.

Talking specifically about panic buying, she cautioned citizens to avoid panic booking of LPG cylinders. She noted that there ...

The Petroleum Ministry mandates increased LPG production for domestic use to ensure energy security amid global supply ...

Reliance Industries plans to maximize LPG production and divert D6 gas to priority sectors amid global energy disruptions.

There has been a 25 per cent increase in the production of cooking gas and there is no need for panic buying, the government said today amid reports of hotels and restaurants shutting down across the ...

Maharashtra forms committees to monitor LPG supply, combat black market, and ensure priority distribution amid concerns over shortages due to global issues.