Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

June 16, 2026 12:55 PM

Centre dismisses reports on proposed Middle East-India Deepwater Pipeline

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has categorically denied media reports suggesting that the government is pursuing a proposed deep-sea energy pipeline connecting India with Gulf nations, stating that no such project is currently under consideration. In an official clarification issued on Tuesday, the Ministry said it "has noticed a series of media reports suggesting that the Government of India is actively pursuing a deep-sea energy pipeline, sometimes referred to as the Middle...

June 7, 2026 3:56 PM

Indian households continue to pay among world’s lowest LPG prices despite global surge: Govt

Indian households continue to pay among the lowest prices for cooking gas globally, with domestic LPG rates remaining significantly below those in neighbouring countries and advanced economies despite a sharp rise in international energy prices, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said on Sunday. According to official data, beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) effectively pay ₹642 for a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder after receiving a direct benefit transfer of ₹300 on the ...

June 5, 2026 11:32 AM

Hardeep Singh Puri holds talks with Venezuela’s Acting President, reaffirms strategic energy partnership

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri held discussions with Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Eloína Rodríguez Gómez in New Delhi, reaffirming India's commitment to strengthening energy cooperation with the South American nation amid ongoing geopolitical disruptions affecting global oil markets. The meeting, held on June 4, was attended by senior officials from the Petroleum Ministry and chairpersons of major public sector oil companies. Both sides explored opportuniti...

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...

May 3, 2026 5:11 PM

India’s fuel supply steady amid West Asia tensions, says govt; urges against panic buying

The government on Sunday said the country’s fuel and LPG supply situation remains stable despite the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia, while advising citizens against panic buying of petrol, diesel and cooking gas. It said adequate stocks are available across the country and supply chains are operating without disruption. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said around 47 lakh domestic LPG cylinders were delivered on May 2 against bookings of 47.4 lakh cylinders, with no rep...

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...

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...

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...

April 27, 2026 7:03 PM

All Indian seafarers safe as govt assures robust fuel, fertiliser supply amid West Asia tensions

Amid evolving tensions in West Asia, the Government on Monday said all Indian seafarers in the region remain safe with no incidents involving Indian-flagged vessels reported in the past 24 hours, even as it reassured citizens about stable supplies of fuel, fertilisers and essential commodities across the country. At an inter-ministerial briefing held in New Delhi, officials from key ministries outlined coordinated efforts to ensure domestic stability while closely monitoring developments in the...

April 23, 2026 3:13 PM

Petroleum Ministry dismisses fuel price hike reports, calls claims ‘fake’ and misleading

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) on Thursday dismissed reports claiming a potential hike in petrol and diesel prices after elections, terming such claims as “fake” and misleading. In a post on X, the ministry clarified that there is no proposal under consideration to hike petrol and diesel prices. It cautioned that "such news items are designed to create fear and panic amongst the citizens and are mischievous and misleading." The clarification comes amid rising global crud...