March 27, 2026 12:25 PM

India’s energy supply fully secure, no need for national energy emergencies: Govt

Petroleum and LPG supply situation is under control and there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG anywhere in the country, while retail outlets have sufficient stocks and are dispensing fuel without interruption, according to the government. As the world’s 4th largest refiner and 5th largest exporter of petroleum products, India's domestic availability is structurally assured, according to Petroleum Ministry. While other nations are declaring "National Energy Emergencies" or implementing...

March 11, 2026 10:09 AM

PM Modi to inaugurate, lay foundation for development projects in Tiruchirappalli Wednesday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for a slew of development projects covering petroleum, natural gas, roads, railways and other infrastructure sectors in Tiruchirappalli on Wednesday. Earlier on Tuesday, sharing details of the upcoming initiatives on social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi wrote: "In Tiruchirappalli tomorrow, I will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for development projects covering petroleum, natural gas, roads, railways and m...

December 26, 2025 3:54 PM

Year-ender 2025: Petroleum & natural gas sector expands access, infrastructure and clean energy

The year 2025 marked a phase of steady consolidation and expansion for India’s petroleum and natural gas sector, with the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas focusing on affordable energy access, infrastructure strengthening, cleaner fuels and long-term energy security. Through targeted welfare schemes, regulatory reforms and large-scale infrastructure development, the sector continued to support India’s growing economy while aligning with national priorities of sustainability and inclus...