Surat: A high-level review meeting was held at the ICC Centre in Surat under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi, with representatives from industry associations in Surat, Ankleshwar, Vapi, and Bharuch. The meeting focused on issues related to workers, gas supply, and arrangements for laborers. Discussions were held between industry bodies and senior state officials on ensuring continuity of gas supply and improving facilities for workers. Speaking to the media after th...Read More

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Saturday assured citizens of adequate availability of cooking gas and fuel across the state, and urged them not to heed rumours. Addressing a press conference, Sanghavi said the state government has taken multiple steps to ensure uninterrupted supply of LPG, PNG, CNG, and petrol, while also cracking down on black marketing and misinformation. Focus on PNG expansion The Deputy CM said Gujarat accounts for nearly 23% of the countryâ...Read More

Vadinar: LPG tanker Jag Vasant, carrying about 47,600 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas, docked at Vadinar port in Gujarat late Thursday night, nearly three weeks after being held up in the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. The vessel’s arrival has eased concerns over LPG availability in India at a time when tensions in the region have disrupted shipping movement through the strategic waterway. The tanker was among several LPG carriers stranded in the Strait of Hor...Read More

New Delhi: Households located in areas where piped natural gas (PNG) pipelines are already installed or ready for supply will face discontinuation of LPG cylinders if they fail to opt for a PNG connection, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said in its new directive. The provision has been included in the Natural Gas and Petroleum Products Distribution Order, 2026, issued on March 24 under the Essential Commodities Act. What the Gazette notification says As per Clause 7 of the Gazett...Read More

New Delhi: Out of the two Indian-flagged LPG tankers that crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, one is set to arrive on the Gujarat coast within two days. The LPG tanker Jag Vasant, currently located in the Gulf of Oman according to maritime traffic data, is expected to reach Kandla Port on March 26, a Union Shipping Ministry official said. During the daily inter-ministerial briefing, Special Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, said, "All Indian shi...Read More

Ahmedabad: Piped Natural Gas (PNG) has been declared an essential commodity under the Essential Commodities Act, and ensuring its continuous, safe, and reliable supply has become a priority amid the ongoing LPG supply challenges. In Ahmedabad, PNG is currently supplied by Adani Gas, Gujarat Gas, and Sabarmati Gas Company, and authorities have decided to give preference to PNG connections over LPG in view of the present global situation affecting fuel supplies. To strengthen the City Gas Distrib...Read More

New Delhi: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has increased the allocation of commercial LPG to states and Union Territories, allowing an additional 20% supply for priority sectors. With this decision, the total allocation of commercial LPG has now been raised to 50%, according to an official communication issued on Saturday. The newly approved allocation, to be effective from March 23, will be given on priority to sectors such as restaurants, dhabas, hotels, industrial canteens, food pr...Read More

New Delhi: Two Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tankers are likely to pass through the Strait of Hormuz in the coming days after a brief halt in voyages, while no crude oil tanker has crossed the strategic waterway in the last 24 hours, according to a Reuters report citing shipping data and industry sources. The report said the two Indian-flagged LPG carriers are currently anchored in the Gulf and preparing to resume their voyage. The vessels, identified as Pine Gas and Jag Vasant, ...Read More

Surat: The impact of ongoing conflicts in the Middle East is now being felt at the local level, with disruptions in gas supply leading to a shortage of commercial gas cylinders in Surat city. As per the Central government guidelines, the District Supply Department has implemented a strict approval system to ensure controlled and prioritized distribution. Under the new system, commercial gas cylinders are no longer available without prior approval from the department. Essential services and key ...Read More