US EditionHardeep Puri Says No Shortage of LPG, Crude, Petrol and Diesel, but Urges Use of Alternate Fuels for...
The government allocated 40,000 kilolitres of kerosene and will release limited commercial LPG cylinders to prevent hoarding and ensure steady fuel supply, officials said.
- Yesterday in the Lok Sabha, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri assured lawmakers that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, kerosene or LPG and that national fuel supply and inventories remain stable with sufficient demand coverage.
- Facing West Asia supply disruption, Puri noted that non-Hormuz sourcing has risen to approximately 70 per cent, offsetting shortfalls through alternative procurement measures.
- Protecting household supply, the government secured domestic LPG for 33 crore families, increased domestic LPG production by 28 per cent, and a committee from Indian Oil, HPCL and BPCL approved limited commercial cylinder release.
- Distribution safeguards include maintaining delivery cycles and warnings against hoarding, with domestic LPG booking-to-delivery time steady at 2.5 days and around 40,000 kilolitre additional kerosene allocated to states.
- Under a March 9 order, the government prioritised gas allocations, ensuring domestic gas production remains at 90 MMSCMD despite import cuts, with industrial consumers receiving up to 80 per cent and fertiliser plants up to 70 per cent.
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Rahul Gandhi vs. Giriraj Singh: Energy Debate Heats Up in Lok Sabha
Union Minister Giriraj Singh accuses Rahul Gandhi of sowing confusion over India's energy security amid the West Asia conflict. Gandhi warns of severe repercussions due to the Strait of Hormuz closure. Meanwhile, Minister Hardeep Singh Puri assures that India's energy needs remain secure despite global disruptions.
India's kitchens safe amid energy shock, assures Hardeep Puri
As the world grapples with an intense energy upheaval, India remains steadfast in its commitment to its citizens by prioritizing access to cooking fuel. The government is actively protecting LPG supplies while maintaining consumer prices against the backdrop of global market shifts. Crude oil remains in supply, and LPG production has been ramped up to meet demand.
Hardeep Puri says no shortage of LPG, crude, petrol and diesel, but urges use of alternate fuels for...
Oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri issued a detailed response on Thursday to questions related to LPG “shortage” and the disruption to global energy supply in the wake of the ongoing conflict in West Asia between Iran, Israel and the US. Here's what he said:
No shortage of petrol, diesel, kerosene, ATF or fuel oil: Hardeep Puri tells Lok Sabha India has sufficient gas production, supply to sustain even if West Asia conflict prolongs - The Tribune
'India has sufficient gas production and supply arrangements to sustain this position even in the event of a prolonged conflict. Power generation for every household and for industry is fully protected,' Hardeep Singh Puri said. Opposition members sloganeered and protested against Puri's remarks.
No shortage of petrol, diesel, kerosene, ATF or fuel oil: Hardeep Puri tells Lok Sabha, India has sufficient gas production, supply to sustain even if West Asia conflict prolongs
"India has sufficient gas production and supply arrangements to sustain this position even in the event of a prolonged conflict. Power generation for every household and for industry is fully protected," Hardeep Singh Puri said. Opposition members sloganeered and protested against Puri's remarks.
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