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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.

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  Jharkhand: Three held for duping man of Rs 20 lakh on pretext of providing LPG connection

  India | March 20, 2026 11:58 IST

  The Jharkhand CID has arrested three men from Hazaribag for defrauding a victim of almost Rs 20 lakh through a fake LPG connection link circulated on social media. Police also recovered a mobile phone and SIM card used in the scam as the investigation progressed.

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  All 22 Indian ships with crew members in Strait of Hormuz safe, LPG cargo unloaded at ports: Centre

  India | March 18, 2026 17:54 IST

  India-linked LPG carriers have continued to pass through the Strait of Hormuz despite the conflict, with vessels such as Shivalik and Nanda Devi transiting the route around March 13 or 14.

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  Centre offers additional 10% allocation of commercial LPG to all states and UTs

  Business | March 18, 2026 16:34 IST

  Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Sujata Sharma, also said that the LPG issue remains worrisome; however, there has been an improvement in online booking.

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  LPG 'gas ATM' launched in Gurugram: No more waiting for cylinders, vending machine to operate 24X7

  Business | March 18, 2026 13:23 IST

  The cylinders dispensed from this ATM differ from traditional iron cylinders. They are composite cylinders made of fiber, which are lightweight, hygienic, and rust-free.

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  LPG shortage sparks rise in cylinder theft cases across cities, retired judge's home also targeted

  India | March 18, 2026 12:16 IST

  LPG cylinder thefts are rising across cities like Bhopal, Shivpuri and Raipur amid an ongoing supply shortage. Several incidents, including one at a retired judge's residence, have been caught on CCTV.

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  Madhya Pradesh: Four cylinders stolen from lawyer's home amid LPG shortage | VIDEO

  Madhya Pradesh | March 17, 2026 21:13 IST

  The theft comes at a time when LPG usage in India has dropped significantly. Preliminary industry data shows that LPG consumption in the first 15 days of March fell by 17.7 per cent compared to last year.

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  LPG consumption declines 17.3% in March on war-related shortages: Data

  Business | March 17, 2026 16:54 IST

  Due to disruptions in supplies from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, the government has cut LPG supplies to commercial establishments such as hotels and industries to ensure the availability of domestic cooking gas.

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  OPINION | Battle for Bengal: Why Mamata made LPG an issue?

  India | March 17, 2026 15:57 IST

  Mamata Banerjee's support base across the state is strong, and she has proved it time and again in how elections are contested and won. But this does not, in any sense, mean that the BJP is going to take the elections lightly this time.

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  LPG e-KYC update: Biometric Aadhaar authentication required for unauthenticated customers, clarifies

  Business | March 17, 2026 14:37 IST

  The government clarified that LPG eKYC is only required for unauthenticated users, not all consumers. PMUY users must complete it once yearly for subsidies, while LPG supply remains unaffected.

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  Apply for new PNG connection and get free gas worth Rs 500, check full details here

  Business | March 16, 2026 16:04 IST

  Customers can apply for a new PNG connection through email, the customer portal, letter, or the call centre of the respective City Gas Distribution (CGD) company.

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  Consumers with piped gas connections won't get LPG cylinder as Centre amends key rule | Details

  India | March 14, 2026 23:41 IST

  As per the revised rules, households with PNG connections will no longer be eligible to obtain new LPG connections or refills. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said the amendment also prohibits government-owned oil companies from issuing LPG connections or refilling cylinders in such cases.

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  Two vessels with 92,700 metric tonnes LPG from Iran to dock in India by March 17: Centre

  India | March 14, 2026 17:16 IST

  At a media briefing, central government officials said LPG supply remains a matter of concern, but no dry outs have been reported at any stock centres across the country. A sharp rise is also being seen in panic buying, with bookings now going up 80 lakh per day.

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  Induction stove, firewood: How hotels in Chennai switch to alternative methods amid LPG shortage

  Chennai | March 14, 2026 14:14 IST

  A representative of Tamil Nadu Hotels' Association said that since kitchens of most of the hotels are constructed in such a way that they can use only LPG, not firewood.

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  LPG shortage triggers exodus of migrant workers from Kerala to their native places

  India | March 14, 2026 11:34 IST

  Restaurant and hotel operators are trying to retain their staff from other states, fearing that if migrant workers leave now, they may not return until after the election.