Page 2 - Latest Updates on Hardeep Singh Puri
India has ample fuel stocks, but OMC losses may hit ₹1 trillion: Puri
At the same time, the minister acknowledged growing fiscal stress from keeping retail fuel prices unchanged
 "India has ample fuel stocks, but OMC losses may hit ₹1 trillion: Puri")
Oil Minister Puri rules out fuel shortage as LPG production raised sharply
Oil Minister said PM Narendra Modi's austerity appeal should be taken as a wake-up call and urged to start thinking of "measures" to lessen fiscal strain from West Asia conflict
 "Oil Minister Puri rules out fuel shortage as LPG production raised sharply")
Govt assures adequate fuel stock amid PM Modi's energy conservation push
The government said India has adequate fuel supplies and stable prices despite rising global energy costs and mounting losses for oil marketing companies
 "Govt assures adequate fuel stock amid PM Modi's energy conservation push")
Sergio Gor, Hardeep Puri discuss 'expanding access to American energy'
US envoy Sergio Gor and Hardeep Singh Puri discussed access to American energy and strengthening bilateral ties, a day after PM Narendra Modi's call with US President Donald Trump
 "Sergio Gor, Hardeep Puri discuss 'expanding access to American energy'")
Hardeep Puri heads to Qatar as LNG supplies disrupt amid US-Iran war
Oil minister visits Qatar after US-Iran ceasefire, as LNG disruptions from QatarEnergy raise concerns over India's energy supplies and gas allocation priorities
India's crude supply secure, LPG production increased: Hardeep Puri
Minister says India secured alternative energy supplies amid West Asia crisis
 "India's crude supply secure, LPG production increased: Hardeep Puri")
India 'well stocked' with crude oil to meet supply disruptions: Puri
India holds around 25 days of crude and petroleum products and may diversify crude sourcing as the Strait of Hormuz faces disruptions, Oil Minister Puri said
 "India 'well stocked' with crude oil to meet supply disruptions: Puri")
Petroleum reserves can sustain India for 74 days in crisis: Minister Puri
Replying to supplementaries during Question Hour, the minister said for any country like India, which is growing at a phenomenal pace, there must be a very viable and secure reserve
 "Petroleum reserves can sustain India for 74 days in crisis: Minister Puri")
Indian refineries to be configured to meet rising petchem demand: Puri
The greenfield refineries being built in India have a stronger focus on petrochemical production
Govt issued over 1.1 million job letters since Rozgar Mela launch: Minister
The Union minister said these appointments will play a vital role in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
 "Govt issued over 1.1 million job letters since Rozgar Mela launch: Minister")
Viksit Bharat not just a target for 2047, but part of process: Puri
He urged the youth to draw strength from history to rebuild the nation and work toward creating a strong, great India based on its own values, rights, and beliefs
 "Viksit Bharat not just a target for 2047, but part of process: Puri")
Ethanol-blended petrol environment-friendly, benefits farmers: Gadkari
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said following the implementation of the ethanol blending programme, money which was earlier spent on crude oil imports is now going to farmers
 "Ethanol-blended petrol environment-friendly, benefits farmers: Gadkari")
LPG deal with US likely to shield India from geopolitical shocks
India's decision to import LPG from the US helps it to diversify sources as it reduces almost full reliance on West Asian countries for supply of the country's primary cooking fuel
 "LPG deal with US likely to shield India from geopolitical shocks")
India signs first LPG term deal with US to import 2.2 mt of cooking gas
Development comes at a time when negotiations for India-US BTA gather steam
India's maritime sector to create 15 mn jobs by 2047: Hardeep Singh Puri
Minister says govt working to give long-term charters to Indian carriers
 "India's maritime sector to create 15 mn jobs by 2047: Hardeep Singh Puri")
Andaman discovery holds potential to change India's oil and gas landscape
The catch is that this is still a find of hydrocarbon presence; whether the basin will actually yield natural gas is still unknown, and even it does, it could take a decade for commercialisation
 "Andaman discovery holds potential to change India's oil and gas landscape")
New GST reforms could boost India's GDP by 0.8%, says Hardeep Puri
He said all sections, particularly lower middle class, economically weaker sections will benefit
Will 'assess' ethanol-blending plan before setting higher targets: Puri
Biofuels not harmful to engines, says Oil Minister amid concerns about impact
ONGC, BP to drill stratigraphic wells for India's energy security
The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on the sidelines of Urja Varta 2025 event in the national capital
 "ONGC, BP to drill stratigraphic wells for India's energy security")
India has weeks of oil supply, imports continue via many routes: Puri
In a post on X, the minister said the government has been 'closely monitoring the evolving geopolitical situation in the West Asia since the past two weeks'
 "India has weeks of oil supply, imports continue via many routes: Puri")