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Govt urges citizens to avoid panic booking, assures stable LPG and fuel su
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Amid global energy disruptions following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the government has assured that the domestic supply of LPG, petrol, diesel, kerosene, and natural gas remains stable, while citizens are urged to avoid panic booking and conserve fuel, said Sujata Sharma, Joint
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Telangana: KTR suggests freezing commercial LPG prices, real-time availabi
Updated : 4 months ago IST
While backing the Centre's decision to invoke the Essential Commodities Act, KTR recommended freezing commercial cylinder prices for the duration of the "crisis" and having a public real-time availability dashboard.
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Hotel association meets with Karnataka Chief Secretary over LPG shortage;
Updated : 4 months ago IST
A delegation of the association met with Karnataka Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh on Wednesday amid the reported shortage of commercial LPG cylinders. The members requested that a portion of the supply be reallocated for commercial use to ensure kitchens across the city continue functio
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LPG rationing could hit every household, tourism in Himachal: Minister Jag
Updated : 4 months ago IST
"LPG is totally controlled by the Central government, and the entire supply is with them. If the rationing of essential commodities continues due to shortages, it will create serious problems. Forget about tourism first; every household kitchen will be affected. If people are unable to co
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'Foreign policy failure': RJD's Sudhakar Singh hits out at Centre amid LPG
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Sudhakar Singh on Wednesday warned of worsening LPG shortage, accusing the government of hiding facts and citing failures in foreign policy.
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IRCTC directs alternative arrangements at station catering amid Iran-linke
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) on Wednesday directed all its zonal offices to make alternative arrangements at catering units across railway stations amid a growing shortage of commercial LPG cylinders triggered by the ongoing war in West Asia, sources said on
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Congress MP's raise LPG shortage, demand detailed discussion in house on W
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Congress MP Manish Tewari said that invoking of the Essential Commodities Act was over the top and the crisis warranted a full fledged discussion in the House.
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Commercial LPG shortage hits hotels, restaurants; Govt prioritises domesti
Updated : 4 months ago IST
A commercial LPG shortage is affecting hotels and restaurants nationwide, with many forced to suspend operations. The government has formed a three-member committee to address grievances and prioritise domestic LPG supply.
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"Happened many times, what Rahul has said has come true": Priyanka Gandhi
Updated : 4 months ago IST
"Many times it has happened that what Rahul ji has said has come true," Priyanka Gandhi told reporters outside Parliament when asked about the current pooling of natural gas resources.
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Amid LPG cylinder shortage concerns, Tamil Nadu CM Stalin writes to PM Mod
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Stalin this morning held a review meeting to assess the possible impact of the ongoing US- Iran conflict on Tamil Nadu and to chart the necessary response measures.
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100% assured supply of domestic piped gas to homes and CNG for vehicles: P
Updated : 4 months ago IST
According to the Petroleum Ministry, the government has issued a control order directing refineries and petrochemical units to maximize the production of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and divert key hydrocarbon streams to the LPG pool to ensure an uninterrupted supply of cooking gas acros
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Tamil Nadu, Karnataka hotel associations call for Centre to ensure "uninte
Updated : 4 months ago IST
"Indian government has introduced Essential Commodities act, as gas supply for cylinders should be avoided, and only domestic cylinders should be given. We are forcing the Central government to bring the hotels under the Essential Commodities section. The government has ordered the oil co
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