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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 called…
Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary (Marketing & Oil Refinery) Centre on Wednesday said there was no shortage of LPG in the country, and that it was prioritising Piped Natural Gas, adding that it had adequate diesel and petrol supply.“Domestic PNG connections are a top priority for the Government of India, and 100% of them are being…
Amid rising concerns about fuel supply in the country, several oil giants have issued clarifications stating there is no shortage, calling such rumours “completely false” and assuring that supply remains normal and sufficient. The statements come at a time when global oil supplies are disrupted due to Iran’s chokehold of the Strait of Hormuz amid…
State Petroleum and Natural Gas minister Suresh Gopi on Monday said that India’s strategic oil reserves are designed to provide cover for about 9.5 days of supplies during disruptions or price shocks.The announcement comes as global crude oil prices continue to rise amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, raising concerns over supply disruptions…
Rumours fuel scramble at petrol pumps in Gujarat AHMEDABAD/ RAJKOT/ SURAT/ VADODARA: Rumours of a fuel shortage sent thousands of motorists scrambling to petrol pumps across the city on Monday evening, creating long queues, traffic snarls, and frayed tempers. While chaotic scenes played out at pumps in Shivranjani, SG Highway, Bodakdev, Thaltej, Gulbai Tekra, and…
Minister Krushna Chandra Patra speaks in the assembly in Bhubaneswar on Monday Bhubaneswar: There is no shortage of LPG cylinders for domestic consumers in the state, said food and civil supplies minister Krushna Chandra Patra while asking people not to panic on Monday.He informed that the govt has started providing 40% of the commercial gas…
PSL trophy (l), and PCB chief Mohsin naqvi The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has revised the schedule for the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), reducing the scale of the tournament after consultations with the government over austerity measures.Under the new plan, the number of host cities has been cut from six to…
India is in the middle of an LPG crunch, while things seem to be slowly easing out for now, the impact is still showing up everywhere, even when you’re cooking at home or grabbing street food. Gas cylinder prices have reportedly shot up, and small businesses that rely on gas are passing on the extra…
Akshay Kumar is currently busy with the promotions for his upcoming fantasy horror comedy ‘Bhooth Bangla’. The film marks his reunion with veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan after nearly 14 years. The film also stars Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Tabu and the late Asrani. Amid the buzz surrounding the film, the actor recently attended an event in…
The ongoing Middle East crisis has triggered concerns over the supply of several essential commodities, including fertilisers. Addressing these worries, the government on Saturday said the country’s fertiliser availability remains stable, assuring that existing stocks of urea and other key crop nutrients are “more than adequate”.Speaking at an inter-ministerial media briefing on the situation related…
