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NEW DELHI: The new index of industrial production (IIP) series, having 2022-23 as base year, is set to track for first time the output of rare earths and minor minerals, piped natural gas (PNG), water supply, sewerage and waste management — the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) constituted to undertake base year revision under IIM Kozhikode…
As the Middle East conflict continues to strain global energy supplies, the government is pushing for faster expansion of piped natural gas (PNG) connections across the country. But the plan is facing a major hurdle. A shortage of certified gas plumbers has slowed the rollout, with city gas distribution (CGD) companies currently adding only 8,000-10,000…
The Centre on Thursday assured the people on the situation in the country amid the evolving situation in Middle East. In an inter ministerial briefing, it said LPG deliveries across the country remain stable amid the, with Delivery Authentication Code (DAC)-based deliveries rising to nearly 96 per cent to curb diversion and black marketing.Officials from…
Your next petrol, diesel and CNG refill is set to cost more! Fuel prices have once again come under pressure after a recent hike of Rs 3 per litre in petrol, diesel and CNG rates, pushing everyday transport and household fuel costs back into focus. The increase comes amid a sharp rally in global crude…
The Centre on Tuesday said it has ensured 100 per cent supply for domestic LPG consumers, Piped Natural Gas (PNG) users and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) transport services despite the ongoing Middle East crisis, while urging people not to indulge in panic buying.Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary (Marketing & Oil Refinery) in…
NE3W DELHI: Maharashtra, UP, Gujarat, Delhi and Haryana have seen the highest number of new PNG registrations and activation of old connections since March, when the govt pushed to expand piped gas supply in kitchens across the country to ease pressure on LPG cylinder supply due to West Asia crisis. Of the more than 4.7…
Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions straining global oil supplies, the government has said that it is ensuring uninterrupted fuel availability across the country and is closely monitoring maritime safety in the Middle East.Reassuring citizens, the ministry of petroleum and natural gas said there has been no disruption in household LPG supply. “Domestic LPG cylinder deliveries remain…
India has stepped up supply of smaller 5-kg LPG cylinders and accelerated the rollout of piped natural gas (PNG) connections to manage fuel availability amid disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict, with domestic supplies remaining stable, according to an official statement.More than 13 lakh 5-kg free trade LPG cylinders have been sold since March…
Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) is pushing expansion of PNG connections across Delhi-NCR as it looks to rapidly grow its user base and reduce dependence on LPG, its chief executive Kamal Kishore Chatiwal said.The expansion comes amid disruptions to energy supplies triggered by the Middle East conflict, which has strengthened the government’s push towards wider adoption…
India is witnessing a major shift in household cooking fuel consumption, with piped natural gas (PNG) emerging as a rapidly expanding choice across the country. Energy sector officials say adoption has accelerated sharply in recent months, marking a clear transformation in consumer preference.Petroleum and natural gas regulatory board (PNGRB) chairperson Anil Kumar Jain and Indraprastha…
