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April 18, 2026, 07:08 PM - 3 min read
The government said over 17.25 lakh 5-kg LPG cylinders have been sold since March 23, with supply to domestic users and migrant workers doubled amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. It added that fuel distribution remains stable, with measures taken to ensure uninterrupted supply and curb misuse.
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April 11, 2026, 07:56 PM - 3 min read
According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, "domestic LPG cylinder deliveries remain normal," with "more than 51.5 lakh domestic LPG cylinders" delivered on April 10 alone, even as supply chains face pressure due to developments around the Strait of Hormuz.
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April 5, 2026, 08:41 PM - 3 min read
Consumers falling under these categories can now get these cylinders from authorised distributors by showing only a valid ID card.Chandra Prakash, President of the All India LPG Distributors Federation, welcomed the decision and called it "a good gesture" for vulnerable sections.
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April 5, 2026, 07:19 PM - 3 min read
Government ramps up LPG supply, selling 6.6 lakh small cylinders since March 23, and urges public to avoid panic buying amid Hormuz-related concerns.
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March 22, 2026, 11:06 AM - 3 min read
Meanwhile, the panic booking of the LPG cylinders in India has seen a decline, as stated by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
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March 11, 2026, 05:17 PM - 3 min read
IRCTC may temporarily halt cooked meals on trains amid LPG shortages linked to the West Asia conflict and has asked caterers to switch to alternate cooking modes.
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March 11, 2026, 04:50 PM - 3 min read
UP Police arrested seven men and recovered 524 stolen LPG cylinders, along with over ₹11 lakh cash, after an operation near a gas warehouse in Jhansi.
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March 10, 2026, 11:26 AM - 3 min read
While the government maintains that India’s energy imports via non-Hormuz routes are in "full flow," the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has introduced a mandatory 25-day inter-booking period for domestic cylinders to curb hoarding.
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March 7, 2026, 07:54 PM - 4 min read
TVK chief Vijay announced a series of welfare promises for women, including ₹2,500 monthly aid, free LPG cylinders and gold for marriage, ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls.
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February 3, 2026, 06:13 PM - 3 min read
To facilitate this initiative, the Delhi cabinet has decided to transfer Rs 853, the cost equivalent of an LPG cylinder, directly to eligible beneficiaries through a direct benefit transfer system. This provision also extends to those eligible ration card holders who use piped natural gas (PNG) connections, ensuring they aren't left out.
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September 3, 2025, 03:07 PM - 3 min read
Women voters in Bihar have consistently outnumbered men since 2010, turning into a decisive electoral force. Political parties are now rolling out schemes and appeals to woo this crucial bloc.
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April 10, 2025, 07:14 PM - 2 min read
"PM Narendra Modi makes false promises to the people of the country. BJP leaders would come out on the streets with cylinders and start shedding crocodile tears at the marginal increase in cylinder prices during the UPA government's rule. But, today, the BJP leaders are nowhere to be seen," Malhotra said.
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