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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

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

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