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  LPG tanker Jag Vikram successfully crosses Strait of Hormuz, expected to reach Mumbai on April 15

  World | April 11, 2026 23:45 IST

  Ship tracking data showed the tanker moved through the strategic waterway between Friday night and Saturday morning and was located in the Gulf of Oman.

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  Government doubles allocation of 5kg LPG cylinders for migrant workers in each state

  Business | April 07, 2026 10:10 IST

  The ministry said that these 5kg FTL cylinders will be made available to migrant workers with the assistance of oil marketing companies (OMCs).

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  Strait of Hormuz crisis: Two Indian LPG tankers sail out safely, 16 still stranded

  World | April 06, 2026 19:02 IST

  Two more Indian LPG carriers, Green Sanvi and Green Asha, have crossed the Strait of Hormuz as 16 Indian flagged vessels continue to remain stranded due to the West Asia crisis. Last week, two LPG carriers carrying a combined LPG cargo of about 94,000 tonnes safely transited the region.

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  'Holds cherished place in shared history': Iran's message to India as 7th LPG vessel crosses Hormuz

  India | April 04, 2026 18:12 IST

  Iran praised India as an India flagged LPG tanker crossed the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting historic ties and calling it a diplomatic success. Several Indian vessels have managed the passage despite the conflict, though many remain stranded and global oil prices have risen.

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  Eighth Indian ship Green Sanvi, carrying over 46,000 MT of LPG crosses Hormuz amid West Asia crisis

  World | April 04, 2026 17:33 IST

  This follows successful deliveries by other tankers in the past week, including Jag Vasant at Kandla and Pine Gas at New Mangalore, which shows that India’s LPG supply is continuing despite the tensions in the Gulf region.

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  'No such crunch, panic being created': Kamal Nath contradicts Congress' line on LPG shortage

  India | April 02, 2026 20:32 IST

  Congress leader Kamal Nath has said that there is no shortage of LPG in India and a panic is being created. His remarks are contrary to his party's stance, which has repeatedly criticised the Centre over handling of the situation in the Middle East.

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  Will Maharashtra impose full lockdown? CM Fadnavis warns against rumours amid panic buying of fuel

  Maharashtra | March 28, 2026 11:15 IST

  The warning from the Maharashtra CM comes as there was panic buying of petrol and diesel in the MMR, comprising Mumbai and the neighbouring districts of Thane, Palghar and Raigad.

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  Centre hikes commercial LPG supply to 70% of pre-war demand amid West Asia tensions

  India | March 27, 2026 16:03 IST

  The central government has directed all states to ensure that the additional supply of commercial LPG is prioritised for labour-intensive industries such as steel, automobiles, textiles, dyes, chemicals, and plastics, which support other essential sectors.

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  India has 60 days of stock of crude oil, supply fully secured: Government

  Business | March 26, 2026 16:19 IST

  The government said that domestic refinery production has been ramped up by 40 per cent, bringing daily LPG output to 50 TMT against a total daily requirement of around 80 TMT.

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  Energy supply fully secure, panic buying driven by 'deliberate misinformation': Petroleum Ministry

  Business | March 26, 2026 15:05 IST

  According to the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, nearly two months of steady supply is available for every Indian citizen, regardless of what happens globally.

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  Chhattisgarh caps commercial LPG supply at 20%, sets timeline for domestic refill booking

  India | March 26, 2026 14:23 IST

  It was decided in the meeting that commercial LPG consumers, including institutions and establishments, will now receive a maximum of 20 per cent of their total consumption from the previous month, the statement said.

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  LPG supply to be cut off for households if they decline PNG switch despite availability

  India | March 25, 2026 14:07 IST

  The government has issued a new order making PNG adoption mandatory in areas with existing pipeline access, warning that LPG supply will stop after three months if households refuse to switch.

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  Government issues clarification on rumours of revised LPG refill booking timelines, check details

  Business | March 25, 2026 12:54 IST

  According to the clarification, the existing refill booking timelines remain unchanged, at 25 days in urban areas and 45 days in rural areas, irrespective of connection type.

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  No fuel shortage, supply steady across India: Oil Marketing Companies amid reports of panic buying

  Business | March 25, 2026 12:55 IST

  In official statements issued to the public, OMCs said that adequate stocks are currently available to meet national demand without any disruption.

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  Centre issues order to bolster natural gas pipeline infrastructure amid disruptions by Hormuz issue

  India | March 24, 2026 23:15 IST

  The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has issued a new order to fast-track gas pipeline expansion across the country amid supply concerns linked to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

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  LPG ships head to India after safe transit through Strait of Hormuz | WATCH

  India | March 24, 2026 18:15 IST

  The two ships are carrying a total of over 92,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), which is widely used as cooking fuel in Indian homes. Both vessels are currently on their way to Indian ports and are expected to arrive between March 26 and March 28.

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  MP govt allocates 9% LPG to hotels, 7% to dhabas in big relief amid commercial LPG shortage

  Madhya Pradesh | March 24, 2026 6:44 IST

  Last week, the CAIT urged the state government to immediately restore at least a limited supply of commercial LPG cylinders to prevent the complete shutdown of the hospitality and food services.

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  India importing energy from 41 countries, holds 53 lakh MT strategic oil reserve: PM Modi

  Business | March 23, 2026 15:01 IST

  India importing energy from 41 countries, holds 53 lakh MT strategic oil reserve: PM Modi

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  Two more Indian LPG ships, Jag Vasant and Pine Gas, set to cross Strait of Hormuz amid West Asia war

  India | March 23, 2026 13:26 IST

  Two Indian LPG tankers, Jag Vasant and Pine Gas, are set to pass through the volatile Strait of Hormuz amid the intensifying West Asia conflict. India has stepped up diplomatic efforts to secure safe maritime passage and protect energy supplies.

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  Pyxis Pioneer, cargo ship carrying LPG from US, arrives at Mangalore Port amid West Asia tensions

  India | March 22, 2026 10:22 IST

  The war in the Middle East, triggered by the US and Israel attacks on Iran, has led to the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz -- the critical shipping lane through which India gets 60 per cent of its imports.