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100% assured supply of domestic piped gas to homes and CNG for vehicles: P
Updated : 3 days, 23 hours 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 days 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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"Have we elected them to make reels?": Priyank Kharge attacks Centre for L
Updated : 4 days, 1 hour ago IST
"This is out because of one vishwaguru. Mr. Puri said we can hold for 60 days, When war started they said 25 days stock only. When is the act evoked? In the crises ? Have we elected them to make only reels? You say trump is your good friend. What is this now?" Kharge said.
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"They just talk big, while common people facing troubles": Priyanka Chatur
Updated : 4 days, 2 hours ago IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Tuesday launched a scathing attack at the Centre over the alleged shortage of commercial Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders, claiming that the government "lied" regarding the energy stock reserves.
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Govt invokes Essential Commodities act to ensure LPG supply, orders refine
Updated : 4 days, 1 hour ago IST
"The Central Government has assessed that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has resulted in the "disruption of liquefied natural gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz", which has led to suppliers invoking force majeure clause which would entail diversion of natural gas to the prio
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"Gone back to price hikes": Karnataka BJP Chief slams Congress leadership
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
State BJP President BY Vijayendra, while speaking to ANI, said, "Congress government headed by CM Siddaramaiah is unable to raise the resources to fulfil its promises."
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BJP leader Prakash Reddy highlights Indian economy's "strength" amidst Wes
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Reddy said that India is probably the only country that has maintained stability in stock market, as well as essential commodities prices, including fuel.
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Pakistan: Price hikes defy official rates in Karachi as Ramazan profiteeri
Updated : 2 weeks, 3 days ago IST
Despite official price lists, Karachi shopkeepers are charging significantly higher rates for essentials during Ramazan. Fruits, vegetables, and chicken are being sold well above government-fixed prices. The report highlights the city administration's failure to enforce regulations, leaving
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Pakistan's Ramazan relief under scrutiny as poor struggle amid store closu
Updated : 3 weeks, 1 day ago IST
Following the shutdown of the Utility Stores Corporation network, financially vulnerable households across Punjab are grappling with mounting difficulties in securing subsidised food items ahead of Ramazan. As prices of essential commodities continue to rise, concerns over managing Sehri an
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Tax should be reduced on essential commodities: Odisha women express hopes
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Maitri, a female entrepreneur, expressed her hopes for tax reductions on everyday essentials such as gas burners, purifiers, etc. She also highlighted the need for an effective tax structure, stating that women-led businesses should be "tax-free" to create more opportunit
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Govt reinforces regulatory measures to ensure fair pricing, smooth distrib
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
In addition, all manufacturers, marketers, and importers of P&K fertilizers, including Single Super Phosphate (SSP) manufacturers, are required to ensure delivery of fertilizers up to the retail point on a Freight on Road (F.O.R.) basis, placing the responsibility of transportation squarely
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India's CPI inflation easing to 0.4-0.6% in Oct on softer commodity prices
Updated : 4 months ago IST
India's Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation is expected to ease further and remain in the range of 0.4 per cent to 0.6 per cent in October 2025, supported by sustained declines in essential commodity prices and softening global trends, according to a report by Bank of Baroda (BoB).
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