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Delhi to Bhubaneswar: Soaring LPG costs burn deeper into restaurant margins

Soaring commercial LPG prices are squeezing restaurant margins, forcing eateries to consider menu hikes, switch fuels or absorb rising costs

India-bound LPG tanker clears Hormuz, set to reach Vizag by May 13

A tanker carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for India has sailed out of the Strait of Hormuz and is now headed towards the country, an official statement said on Sunday. The Marshall Islands-flagged LPG carrier MT Sarv Shakti, loaded with 46,313 tonnes of LPG and staffed by 20 crew, including 18 Indians, cleared the key shipping chokepoint on May 2 and is expected to reach Visakhapatnam on May 13, it said. The cargo -- enough to meet half a days requirement of the country -- will partly tide over supply constraints being faced since the start of the West Asia conflict more than two months back. Ship-tracking data showed its position in Oman Gulf on Sunday evening. The very large gas carrier has previously made runs between the Persian Gulf and Indian ports, has been chartered by state-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC). Sarv Shakti is the first India-linked tanker to cross the war zone since a weeks-old US blockade of ships tied to Iran began, pushing transits through Hormuz b

India-linked LPG tanker attempts Strait of Hormuz exit amid energy crisis

Marshall Islands-flagged Sarv Shakti - laden with around 45,000 tons of LPG, commonly used as cooking fuel - appeared to move northward through the waterway

Commercial LPG hike to aggravate job losses, drive up menu prices: Industry

The latest hike in the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders used by hotels and restaurants has dealt a "severe blow" to the hospitality industry already reeling under the impact of closures and job losses, and will aggravate the situation, industry associations said on Friday. They urged the government to intervene and roll back the hike. The prices of commercial LPG - the one used in hotels and restaurants - have been hiked by Rs 993 to a record high of Rs 3,071.50 per 19-kg cylinder. Pradeep Shetty, Spokesperson, Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) - HRAWI & Vice President, FHRAI (Federation of Hotels and Restaurants Association of India), said, "Due to the recent rise in LPG prices, a 10 to 15 per cent hike in menu prices is imminent. But even that may not be enough to absorb the impact. We urge the government to urgently intervene, roll back this hike and stabilise LPG prices to give the sector some breathing space. Without immediate relief, the hospitality ...

An 'Election Bill', says Rahul Gandhi on commercial LPG price hike

Opposition leaders criticise steep LPG price hike, warning of impact on small businesses and households, while government cites global energy trends to justify increase

Commercial LPG cylinder prices hiked by ₹993, domestic rates unchanged

The steep hike in 19 kg commercial LPG prices from May 1 marks the third increase since late February, raising costs for eateries and businesses, while petrol, diesel remain steady

Energy disruption offers chance to shift cooking to solar hours: Joshi

LPG shortages amid global disruption offer India a chance to shift cooking to solar hours, improving energy security while supporting renewable power use, MNRE minister Pralhad Joshi said

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

India ramps up refinery output to cope with enduring cooking gas crisis

India has raised local output by over a fifth since strikes on Iran began in February, to about 46,000 tons a day

PNG push gains pace: 500,000 new connections amid LPG supply concerns

India has accelerated its shift to piped natural gas, with more than 5.01 lakh new PNG connections gasified since March and over 5.68 lakh consumers registering for fresh connections, even as authorities manage LPG supplies amid geopolitical disruptions. With the war in West Asia disrupting cooking gas LPG supplies, the government is pushing households as well as industries to move to piped natural gas -- a more convenient alternative whose supplies have not been very badly hit. LPG users within the reach of a PNG connection have been asked to shift, while orders have been issued for expediting approvals for laying of pipelines that supply gas to burner tips. "Since March 2026, more than 5.01 lakh PNG connections have been gasified," said Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, at a news briefing on Tuesday. Gasified means the start of gas supplies. These connections include ones that may have been applied before the crisis as well as after ...

LPG reliance highlights gaps in India's piped gas expansion drive

India's dependence on LPG imports and slow expansion of piped gas networks highlight policy gaps, affordability challenges, and consumer behaviour issues hindering a transition to cleaner cooking fuel

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

20% DME-LPG blend can cut imports by 6.3 MT, save nearly ₹34,200 cr: Report

The blending of 20 per cent dimethyl ether (DME) --produced from coal gasification -- with LPG could reduce LPG imports by about 6.3 million tonnes annually, leading to a saving of forex of up to USD 4.04 billion (around Rs 34,200 crore) per year, according to a latest report. Coal gasification converts coal into syngas, which is then transformed into DME's clean-burning fuel that serves as a homegrown substitute for imported LPG. The report assumes significance in the wake of India facing Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) supply constraints since the war broke out in West Asia. According to the report titled 'Coal gasification for energy and chemical security' by EY-Parthenon and New Era Cleantech Solution Ltd -- a domestic coal gasification firm -- "DME, producible from coal gasification, can partially substitute LPG imports". It further said 20 per cent blending could displace approximately 6.3 million tonnes of LPG imports annually. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has already

Domestic LPG consumption drops 13% in March amid West Asia conflict

India's cooking gas LPG consumption fell by a steep 13 per cent in March as supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict hit availability for both household kitchens and commercial users, according to latest official data. LPG consumption was at 2.379 million tonne in March, 12.8 per cent lower than 2.729 million tonne consumed in the same period last year. India imports about 60 per cent of its LPG requirements, much of it via the Strait of Hormuz, which was effectively shut following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliation. With supplies from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates disrupted, the government has cut LPG supplies to commercial establishments like hotels, and industries to safeguard household cooking gas availability. According to the Oil Ministry's Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC), LPG cylinder sold to domestic households fell 8.1 per cent in March to 2.219 million tonne while those sold to non-domestic users was down almost 48 pe

LPG bookings edge toward normal as summer season eases demand

Cooking gas LPG demand is inching towards normalcy as domestic supplies increased as onset of summer chips away demand, a senior official said on Friday. With the war in West Asia disrupting global energy supplies, cooking gas availability in India, too, was impacted. Following this, the government prioritised supplies to domestic household kitchens by cutting supplies to commercial establishments such as hotels and restaurants. The cuts spark panic, prompting even domestic consumers to rush to secure LPG refills. Daily bookings exceeded 88 lakhs at peak last month as against pre-crisis bookings of about 45 lakh a day. Efforts to raise domestic output by diverting petrochemical pools into LPG production, led to a 40-50 per cent rise in output, prompting restoration of some of those supplies. At a news briefing, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said daily bookings are in the range of 46-50 lakh currently. "Deliveries are normal. Yesterday

PNGRB says LPG pipeline expansion plan to attract ₹12,500 crore investment

Regulator invites bids for LPG pipeline projects to reduce bulk road transport, improve efficiency and support cleaner energy distribution

'Iran war may be as disruptive for India as Covid; long-term impact likely'

Although the government is sticking to its forecasts of 6.8 per cent-7.2 per cent for the fiscal year through March 2027, several economists have already started to downgrade their projections

India eyes more LNG, LPG imports from US; both sides explore SMR ties

Modi and Trump spoke for 40 minutes on Tuesday, with American Ambassador to India Sergio Gor later indicating that the two sides are poised to conclude several "big-ticket" deals soon

Over 128,000 raids, 59,000+ LPG cylinders seized since March 2026

The Government of India convened a briefing at the National Media Centre on Monday. Officials from the Ministries of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Ports, Shipping and Waterways, and External Affairs provided updates on fuel availability, maritime operations, assistance to Indian nationals in the region, and measures being undertaken to maintain stability across key sectors. The Ministry of Heavy Industries also shared updates regarding the heavy industries sector.Enforcement actions continue across the country to curb hoarding and black marketing of LPG. More than 2250 raids were conducted across the country. Till Sunday, more than 1.28 lakh raids have been conducted, over 59,000 cylinders have been seized, more than 1000 FIRs have been registered, and 238 persons have been arrested.According to a press release, in this context, meetings were convened on 2 April 2026 (Chaired by Secretary, MoPNG) and on 6 April 2026 (Chaired by Secretary, MoPNG along with Secretaries of I & B and ...

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