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Indian Refiners Lift LPG Output Nearly 20% as Hormuz Blockage Chokes Imports
Indian state refiners are ramping up their production of liquefied petroleum gas amid a seasonal jump in demand as the country enters festive season and imports from the Middle East remain strangled. So far in September, local production of LPG has averaged 4…
No bids made in Indian Oil tender for ships to carry Gulf cargoes, say sources
Indian Oil Corporation has failed to secure any bids for chartering vessels to transport crude oil and LPG from the Strait of Hormuz. Ship owners are hesitant due to the current geopolitical climate, preferring to await clearer terms before entering the regi…
From Hormuz shock to energy security: How Reliance kept India's fuel lifeline intact
Reliance Petrochemicals, Reliance Oil Business, AGM 2026: Reliance Industries ensured energy security during a West Asian conflict. The company redirected domestic natural gas to critical sectors. It also increased LPG supplies fourfold. This action bridged i…
Strait of Hormuz reopening: Recovery likely in phases from July, LPG to get priority
Strait of Hormuz reopening may restore India’s LPG and LNG supplies gradually, with crude flows expected to normalise as energy logistics improve.
HPCL's Rajasthan refinery restarts key crude unit after April fire
Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd's joint venture refinery in Rajasthan has restarted its crude distillation unit after a fire in April. This restart allows for a phased ramp-up of fuel production. Key products like diesel, LPG, and petcoke are already being produ…
Government making all efforts to ensure availability of petrol , diesel and LPG , steps taken against diversion
Countering LPG crisis : Why India is evaluating ethanol cooktops to safeguard kitchens
Adnoc’s Tankers Are Slipping Oil, Gas and Fuel Through Hormuz - Bloomberg.com
Adnoc’s Tankers Are Slipping Oil, Gas and Fuel Through HormuzBloomberg.com Oil Slides as Ships Move Toward HormuzWSJ Oil and LNG tankers exit Hormuz, heading for Pakistan and ChinaReuters More Tankers Make It Through the Strait of HormuzCrude Oil Prices Today…
India bars piped natural gas customers from buying LPG cylinders, order shows
India has banned customers using piped natural gas from purchasing LPG cylinders. This move comes as LPG supplies to some industries are reduced due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The government is encouraging the use of piped gas. India relies heavi…
Qatar Quietly Ships LNG via Hormuz to Key Buyers
Three tankers loaded with liquefied natural gas appear to have crossed the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, as suppliers in Qatar and the UAE attempt to get fuel out to key buyers despite the near-total closure of the waterway.
GAIL’s Q4 net profit dips 41% to ₹1,481 crore due to loss of LNG supplies
GAIL reports a 41% profit drop to ₹1,481 crore in Q4 FY26, citing LNG supply losses and recommends a ₹0.50 final dividend.
Jubilant FoodWorks sees near-term margin hit as costs rise
Jubilant FoodWorks faced multiple inflationary headwinds, particularly from LPG and PNG prices, wage inflation and rising logistics-linked commodity costs.
BPCL taps US LPG spot market for first time amid Gulf supply disruption
BPCL has imported LPG cargoes from the US for the first time as India diversifies energy supplies amid West Asia conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. The move aims to reduce dependence on the region, which earlier supplied nearly 90% of India’s LPG impo…
India faces LPG gap of 400,000 barrels a day as energy crisis goes on
India faces LPG gap of 400,000 barrels a day as energy crisis goes onnikkei.com
Green hydrogen to cut LPG dependence for cooking: PSA Ajay Sood
India is exploring green hydrogen as a cooking fuel to cut reliance on imported LPG. This initiative aims for energy stability and savings. The technology is in research and development, with startups showcasing its potential. Green hydrogen cooking produces …
Indian scientists work on homegrown DME fuel for cooking gas needs
Researchers say DME can be blended with LPG and used in cooking fuel, autorickshaws and generators, helping India reduce fuel imports and save foreign exchange.
Govt turns up heat on induction push, makers asked to ramp up production
In a bold push towards sustainability, the government is calling on manufacturers to ramp up induction cooktop production. With plans to acquire millions of units in the coming year and a half, this initiative signals a significant shift from LPG cooking meth…
India, UAE set to ink energy pacts on LPG and strategic oil reserves on Friday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a significant visit to the UAE and four European nations. Key agreements on energy security with the UAE are expected. The tour includes discussions on trade, investment, and strategic partnerships with the Netherlands,…
India, UAE likely to sign pacts on LPG, Strategic Petroleum Reserves during PM Modi's UAE visit: Sources
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to the United Arab Emirates will highlight energy security. Two significant agreements on Liquefied Petroleum Gas and Strategic Petroleum Reserves are anticipated. This cooperation is vital as the UAE exits OPEC+.…
West Asia crisis yet to impact inflation, but fuel prices pass-through to shape outlook: Report
India's retail inflation remains stable despite global tensions. Future price trends will depend on fuel price pass-through and summer crop coverage. Imported inflation has slightly eased. Restaurants and accommodation saw price rises due to LPG shortages. So…
Meal platters add to hosp billas war hits commercial LPG
Rising commercial LPG and energy costs are pushing up hospital meal charges in Bhopal, adding to out-of-pocket bills for patients outside Ayushman Bharat.
Q1 fuel losses may eliminate entire fiscal-year earnings
Since the war broke out in the Middle East 10 weeks ago, state-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) have ensured uninterrupted supplies of petrol, diesel and cooking gas LPG at rates that are way below cost, unlike many global energy systems that imposed rati…
Rs 1,600-1,700 cr a day, Rs 1 lakh cr in 10 weeks: Cost of insulating India from global energy shock
Since the war broke out in the Middle East 10 weeks ago, state-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) have ensured uninterrupted supplies of petrol, diesel and cooking gas LPG at rates that are way below cost, unlike many global energy systems that imposed rati…
Energy Flows, Life Flows: Why Qatar's Real Strategic Asset Is Continuity
Qatar's strategic weight is not gas wealth alone. It runs on flows: LNG, aviation, capital, mediation, and migrant labor. Continuity is now the asset.
CNG & LPG Vehicle Industry Research Report 2026 - Global Market Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Opportunities, and Forecasts, 2021-2025 & 2025-2031
Key opportunities in the CNG and LPG vehicle market include rising demand driven by stricter emission norms and environmental laws, cost benefits, and government incentives. Expansion is hampered by limited refueling infrastructure. OEM offerings and a shift …
India's April consumer inflation likely rose to 3.8% as higher fuel costs weigh: Reuters poll
India’s retail inflation likely rose to 3.8% in April from 3.4% in March as higher fuel and LPG costs linked to the US-Iran conflict started feeding into prices, according to a Reuters poll. Economists said food prices remained soft, helping keep inflation ne…
Petrol, Diesel price hiked today? Check latest rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and other cities
The petrol and diesel prices in India remained steady on May 7, 2026. Fuel prices in India may soon see an increase as oil companies are currently selling petrol and diesel at a loss. While domestic LPG prices remain unchanged, commercial LPG cylinder prices …
India looks to boost LNG tank capacity as Qatar supplies stall
India imports about half of its natural gas requirement, which is used to generate electricity, make fertiliser, convert into CNG to run automobiles, piped to household kitchens for cooking and used as feedstock in a variety of industries. This gas is importe…
No proposal to compensate OMCs for selling fuel below cost, says Oil Ministry
State owned OMCs raised prices of liquefied petroleum gas for industrial customers and ATF sold to foreign carriers, however there has been no increase in retail prices of petrol, diesel, LPG for retail consumer and ATF for Indian carriers
India has no plans for financial support for fuel retailers, official says
India will not compensate state-run fuel retailers for losses incurred by selling transport fuels below market prices. While companies have increased prices for industrial customers and jet fuel for foreign carriers, retail prices for gasoline, gasoil, LPG, a…