"cooking-gas"

The government has set facility-wise LPG production targets for 21 refineries and upstream companies, creating a domestic supply buffer against import disruptions. The framework mandates infrastructure upgrades, storage capacity and higher production during shortages to reduce India’s dependence on imported cooking gas

The Congress criticised the Modi government over the latest LPG price hike, alleging burden on households and questioning fuel diversification claims. The Centre defended the increase, attributing it to rising global prices and asserting that India continues to offer relatively cheaper cooking gas

The government said supplying a domestic LPG cylinder now costs over ₹1,600 due to the West Asia crisis, while households pay Rs 942. Despite a ₹29 price hike, oil companies still absorb around Rs 700 per cylinder, with disruptions affecting imports through the Strait of Hormuz

Domestic LPG prices have been hiked by Rs 29 per cylinder, effective June 7, raising the cost of a 14.2-kg cylinder in Delhi to Rs 942. This marks the second increase in three months, following a Rs 60 hike in March.

Commercial LPG prices were increased by Rs 42 per 19-kg cylinder on Monday, raising costs for hotels and restaurants. However, the price of the 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder used by households remained unchanged, providing relief to residential consumers 

A domestic LPG cylinder was stolen from the balcony of a house in Paloncha town, Kothagudem district, amid the ongoing West Asia crisis that has disrupted gas supplies across India. The theft, which left other household items untouched, has raised concerns about rising cylinder-related crimes.

Oil marketing companies in Andhra Pradesh have reassured the public that LPG, petrol, and diesel supplies remain stable despite initial panic triggered by the West Asia conflict. HPCL’s N Bhaskara Reddy stated that LPG inventories are consistently maintained for three days, while petrol and diesel stocks cover 15 days.

The Telangana civil supplies department has seized 3,699 illegal domestic LPG cylinders and 70 small cylinders between March 12 and April 3, valued at Rs 1.10 crore. A total of 1,275 cases and 216 FIRs were registered under Section 6A of the Essential Commodities Act.

Cooking gas shortages in Hyderabad hostels have forced the suspension of staple breakfast items and beverages. Hostels are switching to rice, upma, and poha, with some using induction stoves or firewood. Authorities are urged to prioritise gas supply.

Opposition leaders warned of potential LPG shortages and rising fuel prices amid West Asia tensions, citing impacts on households and businesses. Ruling alliance MPs dismissed fears, citing India’s alternative energy sources and urging against public panic over supply disruptions

Domestic LPG prices were hiked by Rs 60 per 14.2-kg cylinder amid a spike in global energy prices triggered by the West Asia crisis. Petrol and diesel prices will remain unchanged for now as oil marketing companies are financially strong enough to absorb fluctuations

This latest revision comes after Rs 100 hike on November 1, and a subsequent reduction of Rs 57 on November 16.

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) leader Supriya Sule called the Central Government's decision to reduce the prices of cooking gas cylinders as a 'Jumla'.

BJP leaders, including Union ministers, on Tuesday hailed the government's decision to slash cooking gas price by Rs 200 per cylinder.

In March, commercial LPG cylinder rates were hiked by Rs 350.50 per bottle and those of domestic LPG cylinders were raised by Rs 50 per bottle

With this hike, the retail price of cooking gas in Delhi will now be Rs 1,103 per cylinder, while the price for a commercial cylinder will be Rs 2,119.50.

New Delhi: Domestic cooking gas LPG price was on Thursday hiked by Rs 3.50 per cylinder, the second increase in rates this month. Non-subsidised LPG now costs Rs 1,003 per 14.2-kg cylinder in the national capital, according to a price notification of state fuel retailers. The hike comes on the back of a Rs 50 […]

New Delhi: A video of Union Minister Smriti Irani being confronted by Mahila Congress President Netta D’Souza on the issue of inflation has gone viral. The two were onboard a Guwahati-bound flight and the conversation took place as the plane landed and passengers started disembarking. D’Souza asked the Union Minister about the rising prices of […]

Hyderabad: TRS President and Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao called the party ranks to stage demonstrations in all constituency headquarters across the State on Thursday, protesting against the hike in petrol, diesel and cooking gas prices by the Central government. Petrol and diesel prices were raised on Tuesday for the first time in over four […]

Karimnagar: Workers of the CPI staged a protest at Kaman Chowk here on Tuesday demanding the State and Central governments reduce the prices of petrol, diesel and cooking gas. They also burnt the effigy of the Union government. Participating in the protest, CPI district secretary Ponaganti Kedari warned that both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and […]