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The Centre has withdrawn most emergency natural gas supply restrictions after LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz resumed following a West Asia ceasefire. Improved maritime traffic and ongoing negotiations restored normal supplies, ending crisis-era measures introduced to safeguard India's energy security

The Centre issued a 10-point clarification rejecting misinformation about India's E20 ethanol blending programme. It said scientific studies support the fuel's safety, efficiency and environmental benefits, while dismissing claims about excessive water use, engine damage, insurance issues and other viral allegations

The Centre has imposed temporary restrictions on diesel sales through retail outlets, limiting purchases and preventing resale. The move aims to curb hoarding, black marketing and diversion of fuel supplies, while PSU oil companies continue absorbing significant losses to protect consumers

The PIB Fact Check unit dismissed as fake a viral social media message claiming a sharp increase in petrol and diesel prices. The government clarified that no such order had been issued and assured adequate fuel availability despite global energy market volatility

The Centre has introduced a new LPG allocation formula to support key sectors amid Middle East tensions. Industries will receive up to 70 per cent of past consumption, with priority for units lacking gas alternatives and incentives for states adopting PNG reforms

India will roll out E20 ethanol-blended petrol nationwide from April 1, 2026. While the move aims to reduce oil imports and emissions, concerns remain over fuel efficiency, vehicle compatibility, environmental impact and pressure on ethanol supply chains.

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas–initiated Saksham fuel conservation campaign was held at NIEPID, Bowenpally. The annual initiative promotes sustainable energy practices and will run from February 2 to 16 with public awareness activities.

A parliamentary panel warned that India’s heavy dependence on crude oil imports exposes it to geopolitical risks and supply disruptions, urging diversification of sources, stronger strategic reserves, alternative routes, and institutionalised risk management to safeguard long term energy security

Consequent upon the Division Bench judgment, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has raised a demand of USD 2.81 billion on the PSC contractors namely Reliance Industries Ltd, BP Exploration (Alpha) Ltd and NIKO (NECO) Ltd

Throughout the 15-day campaign, various activities such as awareness drives, workshops, school competitions, walkathons, cyclothons, LPG panchayats, marathons, and technical seminars were conducted

Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Pankaj Jain, had said that the state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) may consider reducing petrol and diesel prices if international crude prices stay low for an extended period

Petrol sales rose 5.6 per cent year-on-year to 2.4 million tonnes in June.

This is the third attempt by the oil ministry to get ONGC to privatize its oil and gas fields under the Modi government.