Page 10 - Lpg Crisis

Moving from gas to induction? A buyer's guide to induction cooktops

As LPG shortages disrupt kitchens amid West Asia tensions, induction cooktops are gaining ground. Here's a practical guide to choosing the right model for Indian cooking needs

West Asia crisis: Govt identifies 22 vessels for safe passage via Hormuz

These 20 vessels carry 215,000 tonnes of LNG, 321,000 tonnes of LPG, and 1,676,000 tonnes of crude oil; both Indian and foreign-flagged ships, all bound for India

Centre directs oil, gas firms to share export, import, and inventory data

India has been hit hard by the jump in crude prices and disruption in oil and gas supplies, but unlike China it has not moved to ban exports of refined fuel

Centre offers extra 10% commercial LPG to states committing to PNG shift

At least 8 oil tankers, including 7 with Russian crude, diverted mid-voyage from China to India

Daily urea production poised to jump 22% by Mar-end as LNG supplies up 23%

The 52 MMSCMD LNG requirement is based on the average natural gas consumption by urea making units in the last six months (September 2025-February 2026)

West Asia war-triggered LPG shortage and a case of reverse migration

From gig and contractual workers to street vendors and students, struggle is now part of everyday life

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

War-hit routes and contract-locked supplies squeeze availability

Odisha coal ban deepens LPG crisis for food businesses, vendors seek help

Urban fuel restrictions and global LPG supply shocks have left nearly 30,000 vendors facing collapse of their livelihoods

Why India built crude reserves but not LPG buffers despite demand surge

India built crude reserves for energy security but LPG was never treated the same way even as demand surged. Experts explain what held back storage planning

Russian oil bound for China diverted to India amid demand surge

The Aqua Titan is set to arrive in New Mangalore on March 21 with its Urals cargo that it loaded from a Baltic Sea port in late January, according to ship-tracking data

West Asia war digest, March 18: Stories tracking the economic fallout

West Asia war deepens economic strain as LPG shortages, LNG risks, shipping costs and polymer spikes ripple through India's energy and trade chains

Gas shortage halts over 400 ceramic units in Gujarat's Morbi for 3 weeks

As many as 430 ceramic units in Gujarat's Morbi will not operate for at least three weeks as the West Asia conflict has disrupted the supply of gas required in the manufacturing process, a representative of the industry said. In Morbi, known as the ceramic city and the world's second-largest hub for ceramic tile production, nearly 450 out of the total 670 factories have already ceased operations due to the gas shortage and many more are on the verge of shutting down in the days to come, officials said. The ceramic industry relies heavily on propane or natural gas for its operations, particularly for firing kilns and drying processes. The West Asian region has been facing military turmoil with the US and Israeli forces engaging in a war against Iran, which has closed the Strait of Hormuz, a major passage for vessels. "A special meeting of ceramic units operating at Morbi in Gujarat was convened on Tuesday, where the owners of around 430 units engaged in consultations regarding the g

LPG shortage spurs fistfights, use of firewood in India as war hits supply

As the Iran war enters the third week and cooking gas becomes scarce amid a conflict-driven supply shock

Concerns grow over Darjeeling first flush amid shortage of commercial LPG

Industry bodies warn fuel curbs may disrupt processing of premium first flush tea, which drives a large share of Darjeeling's annual revenue

LPG shortage in Delhi-NCR leaves consumers scrambling for refills

Long queues and limited stock show a system not firing on all cylinders

India's LPG consumption drops 17% in March amid West Asia conflict

India imports about 60 per cent of its LPG requirements, much of it via the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively shut following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliation

LPG supplies remain a concern for India amid West Asia crisis: Govt

An LPG vessel Nanda Devi arrived at Kandla port early Tuesday, safely crossing the Strait of Hormuz, offering some relief amid ongoing supply concerns

West Asia crisis: Ramping up domestic LPG output, says FM Sitharaman

Shipping constraints through the Strait are expected to persist in the near term, with global supply adjustments taking time

Lack of alternatives, pilferage, pricing gaps strain OMCs' LPG network

A lack of effort to push alternative fuels, weak monitoring, rising demand under PMUY, and a widening gap between retail and market prices are straining India's LPG ecosystem

India not facing energy crisis, domestic LPG capacity ramped up: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said supply remains steady, citing economic resilience and policy measures