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Topic: LPG

Govt admits 20-30% surge in demand for diesel in some regions; maintains ‘supplies remain adequate’

The increase is driven by agricultural activity, shift from bulk to retail sales and pricing gap between retail and bulk diesel.

How India-UAE oil and LPG MoUs could strengthen New Delhi’s energy security

Petroleum reserves, long-term LPG contracts and resilient crude flows point to a shift in India’s strategy to ensure energy security, analysts say.

India ramps up Venezuela oil buys to diversify from Gulf supply, but Russian crude still mainstay

Diversification gathers pace amid Gulf disruptions, but Russian oil anchors imports while LPG shortages persist despite wider sourcing.

India-linked supertanker laden with LPG attempting Hormuz exit

If successful, its exit would mark the first observed passage by an India-linked tanker since a weeks-old US blockade of ships tied to Iran began, pushing Hormuz transits to nearly zero.

Govt extends EV subsidies, nudges auto-makers to adopt cleaner fuel amid energy supply crisis

Centre says LPG supply stable despite pressure. Steps up efforts to ensure fuel security as Hormuz disruptions amid West Asia tensions upend global trade.

India has enough coal stocks to meet power demand, says govt as war pushes up mining costs

LPG supply eased for more industries, govt says coal gasification is next growth avenue. Centre welcomes US-Iran ceasefire but asks Indians to leave Iran.

16 Indian vessels still stranded near Strait of Hormuz, 8 including 2 more LPG ships exited safely

Centre maintains that food and fuel stocks are at adequate levels and that no price volatility is being experienced yet.

How LPG & LNG crunch exposes India’s import dependency & why it could get worse if war drags on | Cut The Clutter

This is the transcript of 'Cut The Clutter' Episode 1819 that explains the strain the Iran war could place on LPG supplies, pump prices and household energy bills.

Bollywood ‘on ventilator’? Global media decodes Dhurandhar effect & gas shortage pits dal against data

BBC reports on Indian sailors who finally returned home Sunday after being stranded at sea due to the West Asia war.

Govt hikes commercial LPG price amid global surge, shields households; regular petrol, diesel rates same

Citing West Asia tensions & 44% jump in Saudi benchmark rates, Centre raises 19-kg cylinder rate but caps ATF hike, holds domestic LPG and auto fuel rates steady despite OMC losses.

On Camera

Aishwarya Rai cannot win the Indian beauty debate. Her Cannes appearance is proof

For years, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was mocked for gaining weight and oversized sleeves. This was a departure from body-hugging gowns & delicate sarees she wore in early 2000s at Cannes.

After 4 rounds of fuel price hike, oil marketing companies still ‘losing around Rs 600 cr each day’

Petroleum ministry says profits earned by oil firms last year could be wiped out within a quarter as under-recoveries still very high.

From Turkey-made Bayraktars to fibre-optic FPVs: Ukraine drone evolution showcases future of warfare

The Ukraine war has become a global laboratory for drones, electronic warfare & rapidly evolving battlefield tactics, demonstrating how low-cost tech impact military operations.

2026 is like 1973 Indira-era oil shock plus youth anger. Modi has space, but not immunity

An oil shock, monsoon fears, rampant unemployment, and the seeming inevitability of inflation are common to both eras. Indira Gandhi’s self-destructive responses are instructive today.