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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

West Asia conflict: Qatar commits to 'reliable' energy flows for India

Qatar reassures India on LNG supplies after disruptions, as government says power availability remains stable despite low dependence on gas-based generation

Reliance on Hormuz for imports above global average: Oil secy Neeraj Mittal

Oil secretary flags higher dependence on Hormuz route for crude, gas and LPG, underscores need for resilient infrastructure amid West Asia tensions

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

Sanjay Khanna appointed BPCL CMD; tenure till May 2029 approved

Khanna, currently director (refineries), brings over three decades of experience in refinery operations and technical services to lead BPCL till 2029

Govt hikes LPG allocation to 70% for pharma, food and agri sectors

LPG allocation raised to 70 per cent for key industrial sectors, with cap of 0.2 thousand tonnes per day per sector and conditions for eligibility

Indian refiners begin talks for cargo via Hormuz, await shipping cos' nod

Indian oil companies are expected to prioritise LPG supplies from the region as refiners await shipping firms' approval to resume cargo movement through the Strait of Hormuz

West Asia war: Indian refiners turn to Venezuela, Russia for oil supply

India has also ramped up oil purchases from alternate sources such as Nigeria and Angola

Govt doubles 5-kg LPG cylinder supply for migrant labourers amid shortage

Move aims to ease LPG shortage for migrant workers as supply disruptions from West Asia prompt the government to prioritise domestic consumption

West Asia conflict: Only 2 Indian-flagged LPG vessels in Strait of Hormuz

State-run refiners defer maintenance and ramp up LPG output as vessels clear Strait of Hormuz, while government tightens supply monitoring amid ongoing West Asia tensions

West Asia conflict: Another Indian LPG vessel crosses Strait of Hormuz

7 Indian-flagged ships have crossed the strait so far; number of stranded vessels down to 17 from 28 at start of war

Russia offers to 'steadily increase' crude oil, LNG supplies to India

Russia signals readiness to boost oil and LNG supplies as India faces energy stress amid West Asia conflict and rising import dependence

PNGRB extends national PNG drive till June, boosts compliance measures

Regulator extends PNG drive till June 2026 to accelerate CGD rollout and meet rising demand amid LPG supply concerns and push for cleaner energy adoption

PNGRB halts implementation of oil & gas consumer protection rules

The strict enforcement of certain provisions amid supply disruptions from the West Asia war may impact companies, the regulator said

Govt permits C3, C4 allocation for pharma, chemicals, and food sectors

A government committee will evaluate sector-wise allocation of C3 and C4 streams for key sectors amid supply constraints and rising energy prices due to the West Asia crisis

ATF, commercial LPG and premium fuel prices soar amid oil squeeze

Jet fuel prices were partially raised to cushion domestic travellers despite global surge, while commercial LPG prices were hiked and domestic rates kept unchanged

India bulks up Russia oil imports; Gulf flows ebb as tensions rise

Furthermore, Angola has emerged as one of the biggest crude oil suppliers to India amid attempts to source from West Asian alternatives

Govt extends piped gas drive; over 310,000 new connections added

India adds over 3.1 lakh PNG connections in March as government extends drive to boost adoption amid LPG supply concerns and expand gas network coverage

Energy crisis: Govt offers 21 oil, gas blocks for exploration in OALP bid

Government launches OALP-XI offering 21 blocks across 80,228 sq km to fast-track exploration and strengthen energy security amid rising import dependence

Unified pipeline tariff unchanged at ₹54/mmBtu for CNG, PNG users

PNGRB retains Zone 1 tariff for CNG and domestic PNG users while revising Zone 2 rates; earlier reduced unified tariff zones from three to two