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Indian tanker 'Jag Vasant', owned by Great Eastern Shipping Company Ltd, after clearing the Strait of Hormuz, is seen anchored at the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) discharge terminal, in Mumbai, Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

8 Indian ships have exited the Persian Gulf via Strait of Hormuz, 16 remain: Story so far, explained

April 07, 2026 11:58 am

India is among the countries that have been engaging directly with Iran at the diplomatic level for the safe passage of their ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

Vaishnaw said that the average daily demand had come down to 55 lakh per day (as on March 19) from a peak of 89 lakh that it hit on March 13.

Govt measures have helped mitigate LPG crisis, says Vaishnaw; oil ministry says large number of LPG cargoes lined up

March 24, 2026 10:40 pm

The government ordered refiners to maximise LPG production, and directed them to divert propane, butane, and other streams from petrochemical manufacturing to LPG production.

While both LPG and LNG are hydrocarbon gases turned into the liquid state, they differ in their chemistry, production processes, transportation, and delivery.

Explained: Difference between LPG and LNG, and why West Asia war affected LPG supply more

March 30, 2026 10:38 am

While both LPG and LNG are hydrocarbon gases turned into the liquid state, they differ in their chemistry, production processes, transportation, and delivery.

Satellite imagery of Ras Laffan in 2006.

Iran war: Why Ras Laffan and South Pars attacks compound India’s worries

March 20, 2026 9:58 am

The Ras Laffan hit is of particular significance, not just for global LNG flows but also for India, which is already grappling with an LPG supply crisis.

Glass industry in a spot as govt prioritises natural gas allocation

Glass industry in a spot as gas curbs loom

March 11, 2026 9:50 am

Glass manufacturing plants use both piped natural gas (PNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

According to industry estimates, volumes coming via the Strait account for roughly 30% of India's overall gas consumption--through domestic supplies as well as LNG imports.

With LNG imports hit, Govt prioritises gas allocation; top priority to household piped gas, CNG, LPG production

March 11, 2026 3:53 am

The top priority category, which will receive 100% of the average gas consumption of the last six months, include piped natural gas (PNG) for households and compressed natural gas (CNG) for vehicles, both of which directly impact millions of common Indians.

The cost of West Asia’s war: A looming energy and remittances crisis for South Asia

March 10, 2026 6:08 pm

Reducing dependence on imported energy, strengthening reserves, and diversifying supply chains will be critical to building greater resilience against future geopolitical shocks

West Asia conflict hits India’s LNG supplies as Petronet, QatarEnergy issue force majeure notices; Petronet stock plummets

March 05, 2026 2:09 am

Shares of other oil and gas companies with exposure to LNG—like GAIL, Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, Mahanagar Gas, and Indraprastha Gas—fell notably.

The move strengthens energy ties, diversifies sourcing, and supports ongoing India–US trade negotiations.

In ‘historic first’ deal, India to source 10% LPG imports from US in 2026

November 18, 2025 1:42 am

Move comes as New Delhi looks to shrink trade surplus with Washington

UGEL aims to scale its network to 100 LNG retail outlets across India, supported by a planned investment of Rs 900 crore.

Ultra Gas & Energy emerges as India's largest LNG autofuel retailer

September 22, 2025 5:42 pm

Ultra Gas & Energy Ltd (UGEL) has emerged as India's largest private operator and highest dispensing LNG refuelling outlets (RO). UGEL, an Essar venture, has six stations operational across major freight corridors.