Shubhangi Mathur

West Asia conflict: India leans on US for LPG amid Gulf supply crunch

Highest LPG volumes sourced from US, as imports from key West Asian suppliers decline

West Asia crisis: 527,000 PNG connections gasified since March, says govt

More than 42,000 PNG consumers have surrendered their liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) connections till April 23

IEA reduces outlook for global LNG supply growth amid Iran-US war

International Energy Agency flags LNG supply hit from US-Iran conflict, delaying global supply growth by up to two years

Govt dismisses reports on possible petrol, diesel price hike as 'fake news'

Centre says no proposal to raise petrol and diesel prices despite rising crude, calls reports misleading and aimed at creating panic among consumers

Indian seafarers safe after Iran firing in the Strait of Hormuz: Govt

Government confirms safety of 22 Indian seafarers after Iranian forces fired on foreign vessels in the Strait of Hormuz; Indian tanker Desh Garima reaches Mumbai

Govt working on flex-fuel vehicle policy amid push for alternate fuels

Policy discussions on flex-fuel vehicles gather pace as supply disruptions from West Asia underscore the need to expand ethanol blending and reduce fuel import dependence

ONGC: Tender to hire jack-up rigs cancelled due to steep surge in price

ONGC has cancelled four tenders to hire 15 jack-up rigs since 2014, according to a report

Govt permits blending of synthetic hydrocarbons with aviation turbine fuel

India has expanded ATF norms to allow blending with synthetic hydrocarbons, supporting alternate fuels and reducing reliance on crude imports amid energy concerns

India's crude oil import bill fell 5% in March amid West Asia conflict

Natural gas consumption up 7% as government promotes usage

10 Indian vessels have transited via Hormuz since conflict began: Govt

Government prioritises LPG tanker movement through Strait of Hormuz even as cooking gas shortage persists and regional tensions disrupt supply chains

HPCL delays refinery inauguration after fire at Rajasthan project site

Massive fire near crude distillation unit at Balotra refinery site prompts postponement of PM Modi's visit; no casualties reported, probe underway

West Asia conflict: US renewal of Russian oil waiver a breather for India

US renews Russia oil waiver, offering relief to India amid Hormuz disruptions, as refiners rely on diversified crude sources to maintain supplies

West Asia conflict: US waiver ends, India to keep Russia oil tap open

Indian refiners plan to continue sourcing Russian crude from non-sanctioned suppliers and vessels despite US decision not to renew temporary sanctions waivers

BPCL arm to invest $2.8 billion in Brazil's oil and gas exploration project

BPCL says investment in Brazil's SEAP-I project will provide access to equity crude, helping strengthen India's energy security and diversify supply sources

Govt panel seeks excise duty removal on CNG, GST inclusion for gas boost

Government panel recommends removing excise duty on CNG and bringing natural gas under GST with full input tax credit to accelerate adoption amid energy supply concerns

Panic booking of LPG cylinders recedes as deliveries exceed bookings

LPG bookings have declined sharply from peak levels as state-run OMCs ramp up deliveries, supported by higher production and measures to manage supply disruptions

Oil PSUs ramped up Russian oil purchases 148% in March amid supply shock

India imported hydrocarbons worth 5.8 billion euros from Russia in March

GAIL to invest Rs 3,800 crore in 700 MW solar projects in UP, Maharashtra

GAIL will set up 700 MW solar projects in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, taking its renewable capacity to over 1,000 MW and supporting its net zero and energy transition goals

Nearly 32,000 PNG consumers give up LPG connections amid govt push

Over 31,700 PNG users have given up LPG connections as the government pushes gas adoption amid supply disruptions; new registrations and gasified connections rise sharply

West Asia war: OMCs face renewed pressure as US-Iran peace talks collapse

Indian vessel carrying nearly 20,400 tonnes of LPG crossed Hormuz on April 11