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Centre takes key steps to ensure affordable CNG, PNG gas supply
New Delhi, April 18: The government on Friday said it has introduced key policy measures aimed at strengthening the allocation framework for domestic natural gas, in alignment with its vision of promoting cleaner energy access, enhancing urban air quality, and bolstering domestic energy security.
LPG price increase will enable oil companies to offset their under-recoveries: Hardeep Puri
New Delhi, April 8: Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, reiterated that the government remains committed to providing affordable LPG cylinders to consumers, despite a significant rise in international LPG prices.
LPG price hiked by Rs 50 per cylinder
New Delhi, April 7: The price of LPG cylinders has been increased by Rs 50 per 14.2 kg cylinder for both subsidised and non-subsidised consumers with effect from April 8, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Monday.
LPG cylinders to get costlier by Rs 50 from tomorrow
New Delhi, April 7: LPG cylinders, both Ujjwala and non-Ujjwala, will be Rs 50 dearer starting Tuesday, Minister Hardeep Puri announced on Monday at a press conference.
Govt hikes excise duty on petrol, diesel as oil prices crash in global market
New Delhi, April 7: The government on Monday announced that it has increased excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 2 each, with effect from Tuesday, but there will be no increase in the retail prices of the two fuels as oil prices have come down in the global market.
ONGC's startup fund sees 450% growth in valuation over 5 years, ministry reports
New Delhi, April 5: ONGC's startup fund has seen a 450 per cent growth in valuation over five years, according to a release by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG).
Over 10.3 crore poor families getting LPG at subsidised price: Minister
New Delhi, April 3: The number of beneficiaries getting subsidised LPG under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) has gone up to 10.33 crore as on March 1 this year, while the total number of active domestic LPG consumers in India stands at 32.94 crore, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.
India closely monitoring global energy markets with consumer-first approach: Minister
New Delhi, March 24: India has been the only major economy in the world where the prices of petrol and diesel have come down in recent years, the government told the Parliament on Monday, adding that it is closely monitoring global energy markets as well as potential energy supply disruptions as a fall-out of the evolving geopolitical situation.
India targets 5.0 MMSCMD Coal Bed Methane production by 2027-28 to boost energy security
New Delhi, March 21: India aims to increase Coal Bed Methane (CBM) production to 5.0 million metric standard cubic meters per day (MMSCMD) by 2027-28, strengthening domestic energy security and reducing dependence on imported natural gas, according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Govt has undertaken a series of strategic reforms for self-reliance in hydrocarbon production
New Delhi, March 21: The Union Government has announced a series of strategic policy reforms aimed at increasing domestic hydrocarbon production and reducing India's reliance on imports, according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Union govt is measuring to increase blending of ethanol in petrol beyond 20 pc from 2030
New Delhi, India, March 20: The Union government is planning to increase the blending of 20 per cent ethanol in petrol from 2030, Union Minister of State for Tourism and Petroleum Suresh Gopi said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha on Thursday.
20 pc ethanol-blended petrol: No major issues with vehicle performance, says govt
New Delhi, March 20: Using 20 per cent ethanol-blended petrol (E20) did not result in any major issues in vehicle performance, wear of engine components, or engine oil deterioration with E20 fuel, the government told the Parliament on Thursday, citing a panel finding.
Union Minister Hardeep Puri inaugurates office of Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board in Delhi
New Delhi, March 6: The new office of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) at World Trade Center, Nauroji Nagar in Delhi, was inaugurated by Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, on Thursday, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said in a release.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurates office of Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board in Delhi
New Delhi, March 6: Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, on Thursday, inaugurated the office of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) in New Delhi.
Centre extends Praveen Mal Khanooja's tenure as Additional Secretary in Ministery of Petroleum and Natural Gas
New Delhi, March 6: The central government has approved an extension for Praveen Mal Khanooja as the additional secretary at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
India emerges as world's 3rd largest biofuel producer: Hardeep Puri
New Delhi, March 3: In the global energy landscape, India stands strong as the third largest biofuel producer, driving the shift towards cleaner and renewable energy, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, said on Monday.
India's crude oil consumption set to reach 6.5-7 million barrels a day in short to medium term, says Hardeep Singh Puri
Guwahati, February 26: India's crude oil consumption will touch the mark of six and a half to seven barrels a day in short to medium term, said Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, on Wednesday.
Petrol prices in India among lowest in the world: Union Minister Puri
New Delhi, Feb 22: Petroleum prices in India are among the lowest in the world, said Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.
Clean cooking ministerial to be held on sidelines of India Energy Week 2025
New Delhi, February 5: On the sidelines of the much-awaited India Energy Week 2025 conference from February 11-14, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas will host a 'Clean Cooking Ministerial'.
Intention is to bring natural gas, aviation fuel under GST: Hardeep Puri
New Delhi, January 24: Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Puri on Friday said that there is a growing consensus to bring natural gas under the ambit of GST, but stopped short of hinting at a timeline.
IEW 2025 to be second largest energy event globally: Hardeep Singh Puri
New Delhi, January 24: India Energy Week 2025 will be the second-largest energy event globally, event in terms of participation, exhibition space, and sessions, said Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas in Mumbai on Friday, addressing the curtain raiser.
Held discussions with captains & professionals of India's energy sector entities: Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri
Mangaluru, January 10: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri here on Friday held comprehensive discussions with "captains and professionals of India's energy sector entities" and officials of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
India's operational natural gas pipeline expands by 62.6%, development of 10,805 km under execution: Ministry
New Delhi, January 7: The length of operational natural gas pipeline in the country has increased from 15,340 kilometres (Kms) in 2014 to 24,945 Kms, a whopping 62.6 per cent as of September 10, 2024, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas said in its year-end review of the last year.
LPG connections to households jump over 2-fold to 32.83 crore in last 10 years
New Delhi, Jan 7: The number of LPG connections for household kitchens in the country has more than doubled to 32.83 crore, as of November 1, 2024, from 14.52 crore in 2014, according to the year-end review of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas released on Tuesday.