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Four members of a family, including two minors, died after a fire broke out in their home in Kumhari town of Chhattisgarh’s Durg district, followed by a gas cylinder explosion. Authorities suspect an electrical spark may have triggered the tragedy

India’s state-run oil companies are facing massive first-quarter losses as rising crude prices and frozen fuel rates widen under-recoveries. Despite global energy turmoil, petrol and diesel prices remain unchanged, forcing IOC, BPCL and HPCL to absorb daily losses while maintaining uninterrupted fuel and LPG supplies

Fuel prices may likely increase with OMC's facing severe financial strain and no sign of lowering demands.

Hotels and eateries across Kerala will shut for 24 hours on May 6 as Kerala Hotel and Restaurant Association leads protests against LPG price hikes, suspending food delivery and organising statewide demonstrations demanding a rollback

The BRS has demanded an immediate rollback of the commercial LPG price hike, calling it harmful to workers and businesses. K T Rama Rao said the increase would fuel inflation, impact jobs, and worsen economic stress, while also criticising the Centre and State government.

Iranian forces fired on India-bound vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, halting 13 of 14 ships carrying crude, LPG and fertilisers, triggering returns and delays, as India coordinates for safe passage amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States

Oil firms led by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd assured no fuel shortage in Andhra Pradesh, maintaining three-day LPG and 15-day petrol-diesel stocks, as panic buying eases and supply normalises despite initial disruptions triggered by the West Asia conflict

An auto LPG shortage triggered by the Middle East crisis has hit Telangana, affecting nearly one lakh drivers. Supply disruptions, long queues and higher prices at private outlets have caused transport issues, prompting the State government to seek urgent intervention from the Centre.

All petrol and diesel outlets are operating normally with sufficient stock, while PNG and commercial LPG distribution is rapidly expanding nationwide. The government also approved the continuation of IVFRT, and plans 100 new airports and 200 modern helipads.

Adilabad SP Akhil Mahajan has warned against the misuse of domestic LPG cylinders for commercial purposes, stating that special teams have been formed to check diversions and strict action will be taken against violators in the district.

Panic buying triggered a surge in LPG bookings across Telangana, disrupting distribution systems and delaying cylinder deliveries, distributors said. Authorities assured there is no supply shortage, while the state government scheduled a review meeting with oil companies to address operational issues

The shortage of LPG for non-domestic use has led to a rise in demand and prices of firewood in Hyderabad. Restaurants, bakeries and caterers are increasingly turning to firewood as an alternative fuel to keep their kitchens running.

The shift from firewood to LPG for cooking mid-day meals has increased financial pressure on workers, who say supplied cylinders are insufficient and no funds have been allocated. Agencies are forced to spend thousands every month to ensure meals are served.

The increase in ATF price will add to the burden on commercial airlines, for whom fuel makes up for almost 40 per cent of the operating cost

Telangana’s first dedicated commercial and industrial LPG and Natural Gas systems and solutions ‘Pune Gas Experience Centre’ was launched by Pune Gas in Hyderabad

The aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price was increased by Rs 5,078.25 per kilolitre, or 5.6 per cent, to Rs 95,533.72 per kl in the national capital

Five schools in the neighbourhood closed, residents within a one-kilometre radius of the accident site evacuated

ATF price cut by Rs 5,883 per kilolitre, or 6.29 per cent, to Rs 87,597.22 per kl in the national capital, according to state-owned fuel retailers

Effective today, the price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders in Delhi has been reduced by Rs 69.50, bringing the retail sales price to Rs 1676.

The ruling party had also maligned the nation on international platforms through undemocratic decisions like the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal apart from targetting whoever opposed it.