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LPG imports in April, May a concern owing to shipping woes, availability

Shipping is the biggest obstacle for India in source fuels

LPG imports in April, May a concern owing to shipping woes, availability
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 10:04 PM IST

An oil shock, a green opportunity for India's clean energy transition

A global supply squeeze is nudging India faster towards renewables, even as China stays far ahead

An oil shock, a green opportunity for India's clean energy transition
Updated On : 05 Apr 2026 | 10:16 PM IST

Costly LNG terminals in India hit by low utilisation amid supply shock

Newer LNG terminals face viability risks as West Asia conflict cuts supplies, raises prices and weakens demand, even as India expands import capacity and dependence on overseas gas

Costly LNG terminals in India hit by low utilisation amid supply shock
Updated On : 04 Apr 2026 | 12:58 PM IST

Outside China, India offers largest market for energy transition: Zaveri

India emerges as the largest energy transition market outside China, needing up to $300 billion as demand surges and global investors step in

Outside China, India offers largest market for energy transition: Zaveri
Updated On : 03 Apr 2026 | 11:47 PM IST

India's fuel exports drop amid European Union sanctions, West Asia war

Latest sanctions by EU banning imports of fuels made from Russian crude oil from January has hurt India's sales, say industry sources

India's fuel exports drop amid European Union sanctions, West Asia war
Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 10:54 PM IST

Why Iranian oil may not plug India's widening crude sourcing gap

Indian refiners find the Iran oil supply chain difficult to navigate, especially within the limited waiver window set by Washington for the oil to be delivered and paid for

Why Iranian oil may not plug India's widening crude sourcing gap
Updated On : 26 Mar 2026 | 11:44 PM IST

India's LPG supply shortage shows no sign of easing as new route opens

On the positive side, a new route, bypassing Hormuz, opened for India's LPG supplies from Saudi Arabia. But there is a supply shortage for March and a much bigger one for April as of date

India's LPG supply shortage shows no sign of easing as new route opens
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 10:44 PM IST

How distorted West Asia crude pricing hurts India as war lifts import costs

System adds hundreds of millions of dollars to India's fuel import bill; ministry aware

How distorted West Asia crude pricing hurts India as war lifts import costs
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 9:30 PM IST

West Asia war: Shivalik, Nanda Devi can meet just a day's LPG demand

War-hit routes and contract-locked supplies squeeze availability

West Asia war: Shivalik, Nanda Devi can meet just a day's LPG demand
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:32 PM IST

India gains most from US nod to Russian oil imports, but concerns remain

The country still faces a shortfall of 750,000 bpd of crude oil in March compared to Feb

India gains most from US nod to Russian oil imports, but concerns remain
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 11:31 PM IST

3 million homes solarised, 70 million to go: SolarSquare CEO Shreya Mishra

2 years after the launch of PM Surya Ghar, rooftop solar adoption has accelerated but remains far short of the 10-million-home target

3 million homes solarised, 70 million to go: SolarSquare CEO Shreya Mishra
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 11:28 PM IST

New truncated gas allocation regime still faces a large LNG shortfall

India's new gas rationing regime may still fall short as LNG supplies shrink after the Strait of Hormuz closure, leaving a widening gap between demand and imports

New truncated gas allocation regime still faces a large LNG shortfall
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 11:08 PM IST

How India can kick the West Asian oil habit by boosting ethanol use

Surplus ethanol capacity and rising geopolitical risks revive calls for higher blending targets as India weighs E30, flex fuels and even E50 to bolster energy security

How India can kick the West Asian oil habit by boosting ethanol use
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 10:22 PM IST

West Asia war tests India's oil shock absorbers amid supply worries

Strategic reserves offer limited cover as shipping disruptions slow the arrival of replacement barrels

West Asia war tests India's oil shock absorbers amid supply worries
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 9:03 AM IST

West Asia crisis triggers severe LNG, LPG supply shock for Indian firms

LNG tenders fail, tankers stranded, storage at 30%; naphtha back in the mix

West Asia crisis triggers severe LNG, LPG supply shock for Indian firms
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 11:52 PM IST

Iran war likely to hit India's three-pronged fuel reliance as tensions rise

Timing of the new US-Israel bombing of Iran and Tehran's response couldn't be worse for India

Iran war likely to hit India's three-pronged fuel reliance as tensions rise
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 9:34 PM IST

Russian imports set to hit 4-year low amid tariff chaos, refinery shutdown

Four years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Western measures to restrict Russian crude oil flows are beginning to have a real impact as the Trump administration steps up pressure on India

Russian imports set to hit 4-year low amid tariff chaos, refinery shutdown
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 1:30 PM IST

US licences for India's Venezuelan oil purchases mask ground realities

While GL 46A allows financing activities related to transactions, alongside are sanctions on dealings with Venezuelan state oil company PdVSA

US licences for India's Venezuelan oil purchases mask ground realities
Updated On : 27 Feb 2026 | 11:19 PM IST

India set to launch its first comprehensive carbon-trading programme

India readies first compliance carbon market, with 490 units notified; steel and fertiliser yet to get targets as CBAM pressure mounts

India set to launch its first comprehensive carbon-trading programme
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 10:05 AM IST

Rising power demand could lead to higher emissions for India in 2026

After a rare dip in coal generation in 2025, India's emissions may edge up in 2026 as power demand rebounds and thermal plants anchor the grid

Rising power demand could lead to higher emissions for India in 2026
Updated On : 18 Feb 2026 | 11:26 PM IST