Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until conditions are met

October 4, 2026 5:18 PM

Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until conditions are met

The Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until seven Iranian conditions set out in a June interim agreement with the US are met, state media reported Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf as saying on Sunday. Iran presented a proposal during the UN General Assembly under which the Strait of Hormuz waterway could be reopened and normal maritime passage restored within seven days if the conditions were met, with the US replying to this proposal last week via Qatari intermediaries. "The po...

Iraq says it transported 2 million barrels of crude through Strait of Hormuz

October 4, 2026 5:06 PM

Iraq says it transported 2 million barrels of crude through Strait of Hormuz

Iraq's state-owned Oil Tanker Company transported 2 million barrels of Iraqi crude aboard a very large crude carrier (VLCC) through the Strait of Hormuz, in what its director general described on Saturday as the company's first such operation in decades. The announcement means the company is transporting the crude through the strait rather than delivering it at the port of Basra, giving state oil marketer SOMO greater flexibility in how and where it sells the crude. The company's director gene...

BEE pushes commercial electric cooking to accelerate shift from LPG to electricity

September 10, 2026 11:54 PM

BEE pushes commercial electric cooking to accelerate shift from LPG to electricity

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, has stepped up efforts to promote electric cooking in India’s commercial and institutional kitchens, highlighting its potential to improve energy efficiency, strengthen energy security and reduce dependence on LPG. BEE organised the “Commercial Induction Cooking Showcase & Chef Challenge” in New Delhi under the theme “Accelerating India’s Electric Cooking Ambition: From Technology Demonstration to Real-World Adopt...

US Strikes three Iranian Oil Tankers, including one near Kharg Island

September 6, 2026 9:36 AM

US Strikes three Iranian Oil Tankers, including one near Kharg Island

US forces have said that they struck three Iranian crude oil tankers after IRGC launched ballistic missiles at two US Navy warships in regional waters. A statement by US CENTCOM said they disabled tanker Downy near Kharg Island, tanker Stark 1 near Jask and destroyed unladen tanker Kylo (also known as the Noxen), in the Gulf of Oman after directing its crew to abandon ship. The CENTCOM called the three Iranian crude oil tankers a part of a shadow network that funds the IRGC and its regional prox...

OMCs cut commercial LPG cylinder prices after months of hikes; Delhi rate falls to Rs 2,930

July 1, 2026 11:26 AM

OMCs cut commercial LPG cylinder prices after months of hikes; Delhi rate falls to Rs 2,930

State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) on Wednesday reduced the prices of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by up to Rs 183.50 across major cities, rolling back part of the increases seen in recent months amid higher global energy prices linked to the conflict in West Asia. The revised prices came into effect on July 1 and are expected to provide relief to restaurants, hotels, catering services and other commercial establishments that rely on LPG for cooking. The price of a 19-kg commercial L...

Fuel supplies remain stable, over 3,200 Indian seafarers repatriated amid West Asia crisis

May 18, 2026 7:05 PM

Fuel supplies remain stable, over 3,200 Indian seafarers repatriated amid West Asia crisis

The Centre on Monday said that fuel supplies across the country remain stable despite the evolving crisis in West Asia, with more than 1.72 crore LPG cylinders delivered in the last four days and over 3,217 Indian seafarers safely repatriated from the Gulf region so far. At an inter-ministerial media briefing held at the National Media Centre in New Delhi, officials from the Ministries of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Ports, Shipping and Waterways, External Affairs, and Chemicals and Fertilizers o...

Pakistan: 35 injured after fire at customs warehouse in Balochistan

May 11, 2026 4:36 PM

Pakistan: 35 injured after fire at customs warehouse in Balochistan

At least 35 people suffered burn injuries after fire erupted at a customs warehouse in Mastung area of Pakistan's Balochistan province, which caused explosion of a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) tanker, local media reported on Monday. The fire broke at the customs facility in the Lakpass area, located on the Quetta-Karachi highway, on Sunday and rapidly spread to a parking area, engulfing several vehicles before reaching the LPG tanker, leading Pakistani daily Dawn reported. "A bowser carrying ...

All Indian seafarers safe, no incidents reported in past 24 hours; Govt assures stable fuel, fertiliser supply

April 30, 2026 7:26 PM

All Indian seafarers safe, no incidents reported in past 24 hours; Govt assures stable fuel, fertiliser supply

The Centre on Thursday said all Indian seafarers in the West Asia region are safe and no incident involving Indian-flagged vessels has been reported in the past 24 hours, even as authorities continue to closely monitor the evolving geopolitical situation. At an inter-ministerial media briefing held at the National Media Centre, officials highlighted that ensuring the safety of Indian nationals and maintaining stability in critical sectors remain top priorities amid ongoing tensions in West Asia...

Over 50.8 lakh LPG cylinders delivered in 24 hours as Government assures fuel stability amid West Asia crisis

April 29, 2026 6:34 PM

Over 50.8 lakh LPG cylinders delivered in 24 hours as Government assures fuel stability amid West Asia crisis

Amid the evolving situation in West Asia, the Centre on Wednesday said more than 50.8 lakh domestic LPG cylinders and over 73,000 5-kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders were delivered in the last 24 hours, underscoring efforts to maintain uninterrupted energy supply and prevent panic buying. At an inter-ministerial media briefing held at the National Media Centre, officials from the Ministries of Petroleum and Natural Gas, External Affairs, and Ports, Shipping and Waterways outlined coordinated me...

Over 67,000 LPG cylinders seized amid West Asia crisis; govt assures fuel supply, boosts support for key sectors

April 28, 2026 6:57 PM

Over 67,000 LPG cylinders seized amid West Asia crisis; govt assures fuel supply, boosts support for key sectors

The Centre on Tuesday said more than 67,000 LPG cylinders have been seized, over 1,160 FIRs registered, and 271 people arrested since March 2026 as part of a nationwide crackdown on hoarding and black marketing amid the ongoing West Asia crisis. At an inter-ministerial briefing held at the National Media Centre, officials from key ministries assured that adequate supplies of petrol, diesel, LPG, and natural gas are being maintained despite global disruptions. The government urged citizens to av...