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India’s LPG imports from U.S. set to cross 1 million tons in June, sources say

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India’s LPG imports from U.S. set to cross 1 million tons in June, sources say

India’s imports ‌of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the U.S. are set to top 1 ​million metric tons in June, a record high, industry sources said, as New ⁠Delhi turned to costlier suppliers to offset disruption from West Asia. File | Photo Credit: PTI India’s imports ‌of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the U.S. are…

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LPG consumption declined 19% in May, petrol-diesel increased

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LPG consumption declined 19% in May, petrol-diesel increased

Consumption of petrol increased 2.8% during the reported period while that of diesel rose less than 1%. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu In the third full month of the West Asia conflict, India’s consumption of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) declined more than 19% in May this year in comparison to the same period last…

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Rising prices in Tamil Nadu and a ship-sized hole in household budget

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Rising prices in Tamil Nadu and a ship-sized hole in household budget

For Mahalakshmi R., who has been riding a bike taxi for nearly two years, every increase in fuel and food prices directly cuts into her daily earnings. What was once enough for three modest meals a day is no longer sufficient. “I earn an average of ₹700 to ₹1,000 each day, depending on the number…

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Iran signals convergence of views with U.S., says gaps remain

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Iran signals convergence of views with U.S., says gaps remain

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian meets with the Chief of Defence Forces of Pakistan, Field Marshal Asim Munir, in Tehran, Iran, May 23, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Iran said on Saturday (May 23, 2026) it was finalising a 14-point framework for a deal with the United States, signalling some convergence in positions while cautioning that…

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Prioritise energy security for keeping growth momentum going: RBI MPC member

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Prioritise energy security for keeping growth momentum going: RBI MPC member

Nagesh Kumar, director of the Institute for Studies in Industrial Development, and a member of the Monetary Policy Committee. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The ongoing West Asia conflict has highlighted India’s structural vulnerability to energy shocks, reinforcing the need to reduce dependence on imported crude and accelerate efforts to strengthen energy security, according…

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‘Election bill’, says Rahul Gandhi on commercial LPG price hike; Kharge slams ‘anti-labour’ government

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‘Election bill’, says Rahul Gandhi on commercial LPG price hike; Kharge slams ‘anti-labour’ government

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. File | Photo Credit: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap The Congress on Friday (May 1, 2026) slammed the Narendra Modi Government over the latest price hike for commercial LPG cylinders, with Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi calling it the “bill for elections”. Attacking the steep increase in commercial…

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India boosts 5-kg LPG supply, accelerates PNG rollout amid West Asia disruption

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India boosts 5-kg LPG supply, accelerates PNG rollout amid West Asia disruption

Image used for representational purposes. File | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma India has ramped up supply of smaller 5-kg LPG cylinders and accelerated the rollout of piped natural gas (PNG) connections as it manages fuel availability amid disruptions triggered by the West Asia conflict. More than 13 lakh 5-kg free trade LPG cylinders have…

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No shortage of LPG, Oppn. creating panic among public, says Fadnavis

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No shortage of LPG, Oppn. creating panic among public, says Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. | Photo Credit: ANI Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said there is no shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders in the state, accusing Congress of spreading panic that has led to long queues at LPG distribution centres. “The long queues are not because of the lack of…

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