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Fuel crisis sparks alarm in India’s transport sector as truck operations face disruption

Fuel crisis sparks alarm in India’s transport sector as truck operations face disruption

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Rising petrol and diesel prices along with reported fuel shortages are putting India’s transport and logistics sector under severe stress. Industry experts warn that disruptions in diesel supply could impact truck movement, supply chains, manufacturing and overall economic activity Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

How Hormuz Disruption Cut Imports

How Hormuz Disruption Cut Imports

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The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz since early March amid the West Asia conflict has significantly hit India’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies, for which the country depended heavily on imports from the Gulf countries. The disruption is clearly visible in the data: India’s LPG imports dropped sharply in March and April, halving from the average import volumes for most of financial year 2025-26, ship tracking data shows. With the persistent uncertainty and lack of clarity on when vessel movements through the Strait would return to the pre-war normal, India’s LPG supply challenge is far from over with supply tightness likely to continue for the foreseeable future. The Strait of Hormuz — the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman — is the key maritime chokepoint through which a sizeable chunk of global petroleum flows usually pass. The war in West Asia began with the US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28. Vessel movements through the Strait have crashed and reduced to a trickle since then — to fewer than 10 a day from …

Hormuz disruption not distant, has direct implications for India: Rajnath Singh| India News

Hormuz disruption not distant, has direct implications for India: Rajnath Singh| India News

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Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that the geopolitical instability in West Asia, driven by the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, is no longer a regional issue, given its far-reaching implications for global energy security, food security, and economic stability. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses German parliamentarians, calling for enhanced India-Germany defence industrial partnerships and inviting German industry to co-create, co-develop and co-innovate, in Berlin. (@SpokespersonMoD) “For a developing country like India, which relies on the West Asian region for a significant share of its energy requirements, disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are not distant events, they are stark realities with direct implications for our security and economic stability,” Singh said addressing German Parliamentarians in Berlin. He arrived in Berlin for a three-day official visit aimed at bolstering the India-Germany bilateral military relationship, focusing on strengthening defence industrial cooperation between the two countries. India’s strategy on global challenges India has adopted a proactive and coordinated strategy to address the challenges arising from the conflict and mitigate their direct implications for …

IAF Aircraft incident disrupts Pune Airport operations

IAF Aircraft incident disrupts Pune Airport operations

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Flight operations at Pune Airport resumed after an 11-hour disruption caused by an Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter aircraft incident late Friday night. Pune Airport Director Santosh Dhoke said, “A fighter aircraft [Su-30 MKI] experienced an undercarriage failure after a hard landing around 10.25 pm, resulting in runway blockage. The aircraft remained positioned in the middle of the runway, and efforts were undertaken to move it to the taxiway using heavy machinery.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

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

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

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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 been sold since March 23, with daily sales rising above 100,000 units, as authorities expand access for migrant workers and low-income consumers, according to an official statement. Published – April 13, 2026 05:41 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Govt gasifies 3.1 lakh PNG connections in March amid LPG disruption

Govt gasifies 3.1 lakh PNG connections in March amid LPG disruption

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More than 3.1 lakh PNG connections covering domestic, commercial, hostel, and canteen segments have been gasified in March, while another 2.7 lakh new connections have been given and are being gasified to make more natural gas available for cooking amid disruptions in LPG imports due to the Iran war, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry announced on Tuesday.  More than 50 lakh domestic LPG cylinders are being delivered daily on average since March 1, 2026, and no `dryouts` have been reported at LPG distributorships. Besides, over 3.2 lakh 5 kg cylinders have been sold to migrant labourers since March 23, with more than 63,000 sold on Monday, a ministry statement said. In the case of piped natural gas (PNG) and CNG for vehicles, priority has been accorded to consumers with 100 per cent supply to meet demand. Supplies to industrial and commercial consumers connected to the grid are being maintained at around 80 per cent of their average consumption, it added. Measures have been put in place to ensure the uninterrupted availability of petroleum products …

Govt Sets Agenda For Remaining Days Of Budget Session After First Week Of Disruption | India News

Govt Sets Agenda For Remaining Days Of Budget Session After First Week Of Disruption | India News

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Last Updated:March 16, 2026, 19:54 IST The disruptions meant that little business could be transacted in the House after Parliament reconvened on March 9 According to the schedule, discussions on the Demand for Grants for the Railways were taken up on Monday. (File) After a turbulent start to the second leg of the Budget Session, the government has drawn up the legislative agenda for the coming days in the Lok Sabha, even as the first week of proceedings was largely washed out due to protests by Opposition parties. The disruptions meant that little business could be transacted in the House after Parliament reconvened on March 9. Even a statement by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar was delivered amid continuous sloganeering and protests by Opposition MPs. According to the schedule, discussions on the Demand for Grants for the Railways were taken up on Monday. The debate is expected to continue late into the night, following which Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will reply to the discussion. The House will then move to discussions on the working of …

DC assures no disruption in domestic LPG supply

DC assures no disruption in domestic LPG supply

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Commercial LPG supply to hotels, restaurants, and industries has been temporarily suspended, but domestic supply will continue without interruption, says Mandya DC Kumar. | Photo Credit: S.K. Dinesh Mandya Deputy Commissioner Kumar has assured the public that there is no need to panic over the supply of domestic cooking gas, stating that there will be no disruption in LPG supply in the district. Speaking at a meeting held at his office in Mandya on Thursday with representatives of oil marketing companies — HPCL, BPCL and IOCL — he said that there is no shortage of domestic LPG cylinders in the district at present. The meeting was convened amid concerns that the ongoing conflict in the West Asia could affect the supply of cooking gas. Dr. Kumar said the district requires about 12,000 LPG cylinders daily for domestic use and over three lakh cylinders per month, and assured that adequate arrangements will be made to meet the demand. He noted that some consumers have begun booking cylinders in advance, fearing a shortage. He urged the public …

South Africa, West Indies teams leave India after T20 World Cup travel disruption | Cricket News

South Africa, West Indies teams leave India after T20 World Cup travel disruption | Cricket News

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2 min readMar 11, 2026 02:40 PM IST The International Cricket Council on Tuesday said members of the South Africa and West Indies cricket teams had begun departing India after travel disruptions following the T20 World Cup 2026 left players and staff stranded. In a statement, the ICC confirmed that some members of both teams have already boarded flights home, while the rest are scheduled to leave within the next 24 hours. “Since the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) earlier update, and to ensure continued transparency on the matter, here is further communication of the ongoing departures of South Africa and the West Indies following the conclusion of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026,” the ICC said. According to the governing body, a section of the South African contingent has already begun its journey back. “Four South Africa players and five family members have boarded flights and are making their way home, with all 29 remaining members of their contingent scheduled to depart in the next 24 hours,” the ICC said. Members of the West …

Drivers operating LPG-run autorickshaws fear disruption in supplies; appeal against price hike

Drivers operating LPG-run autorickshaws fear disruption in supplies; appeal against price hike

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An autorickshaw driver says that gas gives more mileage than petrol and is also cheaper than the latter. | Photo Credit: B. JOTHI RAMALINGAM Amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia and the hike in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices, autorickshaw drivers in the city are worried if they will get uninterrupted gas supplies. K. Vijay, who operates an LPG-run autorickshaw, said their rides will be affected if LPG is not available. “We have a petrol tank of just three litres, which can be used only in case of emergencies, like if the vehicle runs out of gas. Otherwise, gas gives us a mileage of around 22 km/kg, which is cheaper than petrol, which gives 10-12 km per litre,” he said. Published – March 08, 2026 01:04 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link