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How West Asia conflict is shaping upcoming state election narratives

From LPG shortages to NRI voter concerns, the West Asia conflict is reshaping campaign strategies and narratives in key state elections

Qcom firms see uptick in demand for ready-to-eat items amid LPG constraints

Quick commerce platforms are witnessing higher demand for ready-to-eat foods as LPG supply issues and labour shifts push urban households towards convenient meal solutions

Jubilant FoodWorks flags limited impact from commercial LPG shortage

Domino's operator says LPG supply constraints due to West Asia tensions have had limited impact so far, as it shifts towards alternative energy sources like PNG and electricity

West Asia war: Govt relaxes kerosene norms to tackle energy supply issues

The Ministry said that the measures would enable the ad-hoc distribution of kerosene to households for cooking and lighting in 21 states and federal territories

Govt ramps up measures to ensure fuel, LPG supplies amid Hormuz disruption

The government has stepped up measures to secure fuel and gas supplies amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, while urging citizens to avoid panic buying as sporadic rushes were reported at fuel stations. In a statement, giving an update on developments following the war in West Asia, the oil ministry said refineries are operating at high capacity with adequate crude inventories, and stocks of petrol and diesel remain sufficient nationwide. Retail outlets are functioning normally, even as rumours triggered temporary spikes in demand in some states. "There were certain rumours, which led to panic buying at some retail outlets in a few states, resulting in unusually high sales and heavy crowding at retail outlets. However, it is informed that there are adequate stocks of petrol and diesel available at all petrol pumps in the country," it said. To boost domestic availability, the government has cut excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre and imposed export levies of Rs .

West Asia conflict: Two India-bound LPG tankers clear Strait of Hormuz

Two more Indian-flagged LPG tankers, carrying roughly a day's supply of the country's cooking gas, have safely navigated through the war-hit Strait of Hormuz and are expected to reach Indian shores in the next couple of days. "Two LPG carriers, BW TYR and BW ELM, carrying a combined LPG cargo of about 94,000 tonnes, have safely transited the region and are moving towards Indian shores," an official statement said. While BW TYR is proceeding towards Mumbai with an expected arrival on March 31, BW ELM is en route to New Mangalore with an estimated arrival date of April 1. The US and Israel attacks on Iran and Tehran's sweeping retaliation have all but halted shipping through the strait - the narrow shipping lane that is a conduit for oil and gas exports from Gulf countries to the world. Iran, however, last week said "non-hostile vessels" may transit the waterway after coordinating with Iranian authorities. Previously, four Indian-flagged LPG tankers had safely sailed through the ...

'Gujarat educational campus uses biogas to cook meals, cuts LPG dependence'

An educational institution in Gujarat has been preparing more than 500 meals daily using biogas, eliminating the need for LPG cylinders, under the state's Institutional Biogas Plant Scheme, officials said. The institution has become self-reliant in cooking gas, amid its supply concerns due to the ongoing West Asia conflict. At Shrimati Manekba Vinay Vihar Educational Complex in Gandhinagar, food is cooked twice every day for around 250 students, while about 15 families on the campus also use the fuel for cooking, a government release said on Saturday. The campus operates two biogas plants of 45 cubic metres each, with a total capacity of 90 cubic metres per day, it added. Without the plants, the institute would need nearly 30 LPG cylinders per month, but currently requires none, officials said. Supported by the government scheme, the institution has become self-reliant in cooking gas, its manager, Rahul Patel, said. With nearly 220 cows, it has sufficient dung for biogas producti

Street stalls in Delhi show cost of India's energy crunch amid Iran war

War-driven fuel shock hits fast in India as urban poor struggle with LPG costs, forcing labourers in tenements to rely on black market cylinders and making home cooking increasingly unaffordable

West Asia crisis hits LPG supply across parts of Jubilant's network

Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd on Saturday said supply of LPG cylinders to certain parts of its store network has been constrained due to the geopolitical situation in West Asia. The company, which operates fast-food chains, including Domino's Pizza and Dunkin' Donuts, said it is taking several steps to conserve LPG and working overtime to move to alternate energy sources like electricity and piped natural gas (PNG). "...we wish to inform that due to the ongoing geopolitical situation in the Middle East, there are supply constraints on the distribution of commercial LPG across the country," Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd (JFL) said in a regulatory filing. Consequently, JFL said, "The supply of LPG cylinders to certain parts of the company's store network has been constrained." Operational impact at this stage is limited and being actively managed, it added. The company further said it is "taking several steps to conserve LPG and working overtime to move to alternate energy sources like electricity

Two more India-flagged LPG tankers pass safely through Strait of Hormuz

The India-flagged vessels BW Tyr and BW Elm, carrying liquefied petroleum gas, were last tracked moving past the northern edge of the Omani peninsula

India has no LPG shortage, fuel prices stable amid global spike: Amit Shah

Responding to criticism of the government's handling of the crisis, he said the Centre has shouldered the financial burden to shield citizens by slashing excise duty on oil products

Energy security, citizens' interests top priorities: Modi at meet with CMs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the global situation arising out of the West Asia conflict remains dynamic, and asserted that maintaining economic and trade stability, ensuring energy security, strengthening industry and supply chains, and safeguarding citizens' interests remain the government's top priorities. Chairing a meeting of chief ministers virtually, Modi said the situation necessitates continuous monitoring and adaptive strategies, as he called for constant communication and coordination between the Centre and the states, along with timely sharing of information and joint decision-making, so that the responses are swift and well-aligned. Urging the chief ministers to ensure the smooth functioning of supply chains and to take strict measures against hoarding and profiteering, Modi cautioned against the spread of misinformation and rumours, asserting that timely dissemination of accurate and credible information is essential to prevent panic. Referring to the ...

Govt raises commercial LPG allocation to 70%, prioritises industries

The oil ministry had allotted 40 per cent of the pre-crisis commercial LPG quota to states through three separate directives earlier this month

India sends humanitarian aid to Iran amid conflict, eyes Hormuz exit

India sends humanitarian aid to Iran while seeking safe passage for ships through the Strait of Hormuz and pushing for Brics consensus amid the West Asia conflict

Centre raises commercial LPG supply to 70%, prioritises key industries

The central government has increased commercial LPG allocations to states by 20 per cent, raising the quota to 70 per cent of pre-war demand to meet industrial requirements, including steel and automobiles. In a letter to state chief secretaries, Oil Secretary Neeraj Mittal directed that the additional supply be prioritised for labour-intensive industries such as steel, automobiles, textiles, dyes, chemicals, and plastics, which support other essential sectors. "In addition to the existing 50 per cent allocation, an additional 20 per cent is now proposed, that would bring the total commercial LPG allocation to 70 per cent of the pre-crisis level of the packed non-domestic LPG," he wrote.

High energy prices may impact FY27 fiscal position; buffers available: ICRA

Elevated global crude and gas prices may affect India's FY27 fiscal position, though buffers such as expenditure savings and fiscal tools could help manage pressures, ICRA said

Delhi PWD waives road restoration charges to fast-track PNG rollout

The Delhi Public Works Department (PWD), to ensure faster laying of PNG pipelines, has decided to approve road-cutting permission within 24 hours from receiving the request, an official order said on Thursday. The PWD, which is the main road owning agency in the national capital, has also waived off road restoration charges for three months, in a fresh order issued. "It is further directed that permission for road cutting for laying of Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) pipelines shall be accorded within 24 hours of receipt of a complete request, along with directions to commence the work immediately," the order said. The road restoration charges applicable for laying of IGL pipelines for PNG connections are hereby waived for a period of three months up to June 30, 2026, it added. The road restoration charge is levied by the road-owning agency on any service provider cutting a road or footpath to lay down the lines. "In view of the prevailing circumstances and in public interest, the

Energy crisis: Let prices adjust for a sustainable long-term solution

The cost of the Indian basket, however, has increased more sharply to over $156 per barrel due to disruptions in supplies from West Asia

A month of LPG supply arranged amid West Asia conflict, says govt

The demand for LPG cylinders had risen to 89 lakh due to panic ordering by consumers and has now come down to 50 lakh cylinders again

Highway ministry accelerates CGD infra approvals amid LPG crisis

The highway ministry has introduced a fast-track approval framework for CGD infrastructure, cutting timelines to boost PNG and CNG expansion amid LPG supply constraints