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After October 1, only smaller 5 or 10 kg LPG refills await non-eKYC households

September 20, 2026 admin

Effectively, non-eKYC households will not only lose access to the 14.2 kg subsidised refills but also end up paying more for cooking gas. File. | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL Biometric Aadhaar Authentication, of the connection, will become mandatory for households to continue drawing subsidised domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) refills from October 1. For those…

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LPG consumption declines 16% in August, petrol-diesel accelerate amid erratic monsoons

September 1, 2026 admin

LPG consumption falls | Photo Credit: The Hindu India’s LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) consumption declined about 16.2% in August from a year earlier, according to provisional government data, as a growing shift toward piped natural gas (PNG) weighed on demand for cooking fuel. Meanwhile, petrol and diesel consumption rose 7.9% and 6.5%, respectively, year-on-year (YoY)…

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India’s crude import bill surges 41% in July amid West Asia crisis; volumes up 13%

August 18, 2026 admin

India imports for nearly 89% of domestic crude oil needs | Photo Credit: The Hindu i India’s crude oil import bill surged more than 41% year-on-year to $13.7 billion in July, according to provisional data released by the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC), as elevated global oil prices amid persistent uncertainty in West Asia…

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Oil marketing companies raise prices of commercial LPG gas cylinders

November 1, 2023 admin

Representational file image. | Photo Credit: E. LAKSHMI NARAYANAN In a move that is set to impact businesses and consumers, oil marketing companies (OMCs) have announced an increase in the prices of commercial LPG gas cylinders. Effective from November 1, the retail price of the 19 Kg commercial LPG gas cylinder in Delhi will see…

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Petrol, diesel sales fall ahead of start of festive season

October 16, 2023 admin

Petrol sales dropped to 1.17 million tonnes during the first half of October from 1.29 million tonnes a year earlier. | Photo Credit: Manvender Vashist Petrol and diesel sales fell in the first half of October ahead of the start of the festival season that is expected to boost consumption, preliminary data of state-owned firms…

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How Much Will A Cylinder Cost Now

September 1, 2023 admin

The price of a 14.2 Kg LPG cylinder will be reduced by ₹ 200. The central government on Tuesday slashed the price of a domestic LPG cylinder by ₹ 200. The union government has been facing criticism over rising inflation and its impact on households. Notably, the reduction in prices of the LPG cylinder has…

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After Domestic LPG Price Reduction, Commercial LPG Prices Cut By Rs 158

September 1, 2023 admin

The price of Domestic LPG was reduced by Rs 200 by the central government. New Delhi: In a major relief to LPG consumers, Public sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have slashed the price of 19 KG commercial LPG gas cylinders by Rs 158, according to the sources. The new prices will be effective from today…

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Government exempts LPG imports from agri cess

September 1, 2023 admin

Image used for representational purpose. | Photo Credit: Thulasi Kakkat The government has exempted imports of LPG, liquified propane and liquified butane from 15% agri cess with effect from September 1. The government had in July imposed a 15% agri cess on imports of these goods. Also read | Centre slashes LPG prices by ₹200…

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Government Exempts LPG Imports From Agriculture Cess

September 1, 2023 admin

The government had in July imposed a 15 per cent agri cess on imports of these goods. New Delhi: The government has exempted imports of LPG, liquified propane and liquified butane from 15 per cent agri cess with effect from Friday. The government had in July imposed a 15 per cent agri cess on imports…

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