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No serious LPG shortage for auto component makers so far, says govt

Auto component manufacturers have not reported any serious LPG supply shortage, a senior official said on Monday, adding that the government is in touch with industry body ACMA to ensure an adequate gas supply and prevent any supply chain disruptions. Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing here on the recent developments in West Asia, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Hanif Qureshi, said that regarding supply chain issues, the ministry is in constant touch with the automobile industry and is making appropriate efforts to address them. The government has also advised the industry to use cleaner fuels, such as electric furnaces and PNG, wherever available, he added. Responding to media queries, Qureshi said, "LPG is used in the component manufacturing industry, and the government is in touch with ACMA (Auto Component Manufacturers Association) and the industry associations. We are taking all measures to ensure that adequate supply is there, along with the ...

US to block Iranian ports along Strait of Hormuz: Decoding the impact

US forces will begin restricting Iran-linked ships in the Strait of Hormuz starting today. While others can pass, the move puts focus on key Gulf ports and risks to global oil supply routes

HPCL issues rare tender seeking LPG tanker to load from Russian port

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited seeks LPG cargo from Russia as Hormuz disruption deepens supply crisis, forcing India to diversify sourcing beyond the Middle East

India, China boosts LPG imports from US to replace West Asia supply

LPG exports from the West Asia, Asia's top supplier of the fuel used for cooking and feedstock for petrochemical plants, have plunged since the US-Israeli war with Iran started in late February

The question of energy in times of West Asia war and global disruption

War-driven oil disruptions are reshaping global energy markets, accelerating the shift to renewables while exposing deep vulnerabilities in energy security worldwide

India boosts 5-kg LPG supply, accelerates PNG rollout amid West Asia crisis

India has ramped up supply of smaller 5-kg LPG cylinders and accelerated the rollout of piped natural gas (PNG) connections as it manages fuel availability amid disruptions triggered by the West Asia conflict. More than 13 lakh 5-kg free trade LPG cylinders have been sold since March 23, with daily sales rising above 100,000 units, as authorities expand access for migrant workers and low-income consumers, according to an official statement. At the same time, over 424,000 new PNG connections have been activated since March, with more than 30,000 consumers surrendering LPG connections as part of the transition. The six-week long war in West Asia has disrupted global energy supply. India relied on import of half of its crude oil, 40 per cent of its gas and 85-90 per cent of LPG from the region was also impacted. While it has managed to make up for the shortfall in crude oil by sourcing from other regions, LPG supplies have been impacted. The government has prioritised LPG supply to .

From police stations to fast-food chains: IGL's PNG push in Delhi-NCR

From police stations to fast-food outlets, Indraprastha Gas Ltd is expanding its push for piped natural gas connections in Delhi-NCR as it looks to rapidly expand its user base to ease pressure on cooking gas LPG, its chief executive Kamal Kishore Chatiwal said. Following disruptions to energy supplies from the West Asia conflict, the government is pushing wider adoption of piped natural gas (PNG) as a convenient alternative to LPG, given its more diversified sourcing and lower dependence on the Gulf region. "We were (before the West Asia crisis) providing 600-700 PNG connections per day, which have scaled up to 2,100-2,200 a day now. The ultimate target is to take them to 5,000 connections," IGL Managing Director Chatiwal said. Besides laying pipelines to household kitchens to provide them with a convenient cooking gas alternative, IGL is targeting fast-food chains that had faced the brunt of LPG supply disruptions after the government prioritised the limited available cooking gas

India-flagged LPG tanker Jag Vikram crosses Hormuz after US-Iran ceasefire

An India-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker, Jag Vikram, has crossed the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first such transit by an Indian vessel since a temporary two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran was announced, according to ship-tracking data. The tanker moved through the strategic waterway between Friday night and Saturday morning and was located in the Gulf of Oman, east of the Strait on Saturday afternoon, proceeding eastwards. Jag Vikram is the ninth Indian vessel to exit the Persian Gulf since early March, while about 15 India-flagged ships remain in the region, awaiting passage. Owned by Mumbai-based Great Eastern Shipping Company, Jag Vikram is a mid-sized gas carrier with a deadweight capacity of over 26,000 tonnes. Trade sources estimate it could be carrying around 20,000 tonnes of LPG. At least 28 India-flagged vessels were in the Strait of Hormuz region when the West Asia conflict erupted, including 24 on the western side and four on the east

Detroit of Asia sputters as LPG dries up, input costs spike, labour thins

In Chennai's auto nerve centre, Ambattur, prolonged conflict ripples through supply chains, delaying deliveries, raising costs, testing small manufacturers' resilience

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 to secure LNG, LPG supply amid fuel crisis

Qatar is India's single-largest supplier of both LNG and LPG, providing 45 per cent and 20 per cent respectively

Over half of Indian households faced LPG supply issues in 5 weeks: Survey

A LocalCircles survey found that 37 per cent of respondents faced delays in delivery, while 25 per cent said they struggled to book a cylinder

Tanker carrying 15,400 tonnes of LPG arrives at Navi Mumbai's JNPA

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority on Thursday said it received an India-flagged vessel carrying 15,400 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) that successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz amid the West Asia conflict. JNPA described the development as notable in the backdrop of the war involving Iran, the United States and Israel. "Today, JNPA proudly welcomed Green Asha-an India-flagged LPG vessel that has successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz, and has moored at JNPA's liquid berth operated by BPCL-IOCL," it said in a release. This is a significant milestone as it is the first such vessel to reach JNPA since the onset of the war, it said, adding that the vessel brought in 15,400 tonnes of LPG. "The vessel, its cargo, and every member of the crew are all safe and secure. This arrival highlights the ability of maritime operations to function amid complex geopolitical conditions while ensuring the steady supply of essential LPG to the nation," it said. The facility, also known as

India's governance excels in emergencies, but falters in long term reforms

India must seize the current energy crisis to reorient policymaking for long-term benefits

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

LPG imports in April, May a concern owing to shipping woes, availability

Shipping is the biggest obstacle for India in source fuels

QSR stocks fall as supply issues raise risk of earnings downgrades

LPG supply disruptions and weak demand trends weigh on QSR stocks, raising concerns over earnings outlook and potential downgrades

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

LPG crisis may reduce India's sugar consumption by 400K tonnes: ISMA chief

Centre rules out banning sugar exports; says no proposal to lower edible oil import duties