Energy crisis: Government pushes to connect Papua New Guinea, asks all ministries to assess needs

Energy crisis: Government pushes to connect Papua New Guinea, asks all ministries to assess needs

NEW DELHI: Amid tight supply of LPG, the Center has asked ministries and departments to assess the potential demand for piped natural gas (PNG) in canteens and food pantries of government departments and offices and push for its expansion.It also urged government agencies, housing estates and canteens to switch to Papua New Guinea, while City … Read more

‘No need to queue outside LPG dealers’: Avoid panic buying, says govt

'No need to queue outside LPG dealers': Avoid panic buying, says govt

People queued up outside gas agencies to refill LPG cylinders amid reports of a nationwide LPG shortage in Kolkata on Friday. (Ani photo) NEW DELHI: The government on Friday held a joint inter-ministerial briefing for the third consecutive day to address fears over LPG supplies at a time when global energy supplies are strained by … Read more

‘Difficult situation’: Government updates LPG supply situation, urges citizens to avoid panic bookings

'Difficult situation': Government updates LPG supply situation, urges citizens to avoid panic bookings

New Delhi: Public concerns are growing over possible shortage of LPG and other fuels, but the Center has assured that there is no reason to panic. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted oil supplies during the ongoing US-Israeli war. The government says citizens should avoid panic booking and save fuel during these uncertain … Read more