Articles tagged under: LPG

Govt of India reduce LPG cylinder price by Rs. 200 across country as Raksha Bandhan gift

August 29, 2023
Govt of India reduce LPG cylinder price by Rs. 200 across country as Raksha Bandhan gift

New Delh: In a move that will bring respite to households across the nation, the Government led by Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, has announced a substantial reduction in the price of cooking gas. Effective 30.08.2023, the price of a 14.2 Kg LPG cylinder will be reduced by Rs 200 in all markets across the country. In Delhi for instance, the decision will bring down the cost of a 14.2 Kg cylinder from the existing Rs 1103 per cylinder to a more affordable Rs 903 per cylinder. Prime Minister Na...Read More

Gujarat govt cuts 10 per cent VAT on CNG and PNG ; 2 free gas cylinders in year for Ujjawala beneficiaries

October 17, 2022
Gujarat govt cuts 10 per cent VAT on CNG and PNG ; 2 free gas cylinders in year for Ujjawala beneficiaries

Gandhinagar: Ahead of the festival of Diwali, the Government of Gujarat today announced a cut of 10 percent in the Value Added Tax (VAT) levied on CNG and PNG. State government spokesperson Jitu Vaghani said that the citizens including the women will get a relief of around Rs 1 thousand crore thanks to this decision. The state government today also announced its decision to give two cylinders at free cost per year under Ujjwala Yojana. The decision is made in view of 38 lakh women benefic...Read More

3266 families in Porbandar district to get free gas connection

May 30, 2022
3266 families in Porbandar district to get free gas connection

Porbandar: Total 3266 families in Porbandar district will get free gas connection under Pradhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojna 2.0. The gas connection free from deposits will be given to the Antyodaya and BPL card holders getting subsidized Kerosene. To make Porbandar district kerosene free, the supply team of the district conducts camps in rural and urban areas of district under the guidance of district collector. The beneficiaries will also get gas cylinder, regulator, and stove along with free gas co...Read More

LPG dealers, distributors will no longer need PDS permit in Gujarat

May 26, 2022
LPG dealers, distributors will no longer need PDS permit in Gujarat

Gandhinagar: As part of the ease of doing business and minimum government, maximum governance initiatives, LPG dealerships and distributors in Gujarat will no longer have to apply for permits from the Public Distribution System (PDS) department. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by the chief minister yesterday, according to minister and government spokesperson, Jitu Vaghani. There are 1,000 LP dealerships in the state and they will no longer need to apply for renewal of ...Read More

Dhanani addresses public meeting sitting on LPG cylinder

February 17, 2021
Dhanani addresses public meeting sitting on LPG cylinder

Ahmedabad: Leader of Opposition in Gujarat, and Congress MLA from Amreli, Paresh Dhanani on Tuesday addressed a public meeting in Viratnagar area of Ahmedabad for Campaign of party candidates by sitting on LPG cylinder in order to propagate his protest against hike in LPG cylinder price. Congress party had recently at its national headquarters addressed a press conference with LPG cylinders on the table. Party leader Rahul Gandhi had recently showed currency notes during his speech to convey a p...Read More

Indane Gas LPG cylinder booking number announced b IOC

November 02, 2020
Indane Gas LPG cylinder booking number announced b IOC

New Delhi: 7718955555 has been declared as a new booking phone number for Indane gas cyllinder refills across India, The Indian Oil Corporation ( IOC ) announcement reads. The number is available for the customers on round the clock basis through SMS and IVRS. Even when customers shift from one telecom circle to another across India, their Indane refill booking number remains same. The present system of telecom circle wise phone numbers for booking Indance cylinder refill has been discontinued o...Read More

Govt defends LPG price hike, saying it is insulated by increase in subsidy

February 13, 2020
Govt defends LPG price hike, saying it is insulated by increase in subsidy

New Delhi: The LPG price is derived based on international market price for the previous month. LPG price for cooking for consumers under PAHAL (DBTL) is subsidized by the Government of India. The subsidy quantum given to the PAHAL consumers by way of Direct Benefit Transfer is the difference between the market-determined price and the subsidized price. On account of a sharp increase in the international price of LPG during January, 2020 from $ 448/MT to $ 567/MT, there has been a hike of R...Read More

Soon, transparent LPG gas cylinders in Ahmedabad, Pune

March 14, 2016

New Delhi Soon you may be able to see transparent LPG gas cylinders in Ahmedabad. The government of India has undertaken a feasibility study on marketing of LPG in composite cylinders by Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs). A public tender has been invited for procurement of composite cylinders by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.(HPCL). This pilot launch is proposed in two select markets of Ahmedabad and Pune. This launch is expected to commence in May 2016. T...Read More

Non-subsidised LPG price cut by Rs 42; ATF up 5.5%

October 01, 2015

New Delhi ATF or jet fuel price was today hiked by 5.5 per cent on global trends while rates of non-subsidised cooking gas LPG were cut by Rs 42 per cylinder. Also, rates of non-subsidised kerosene were increased by Rs 54 paisa to Rs 43.18 per litre. Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) price in Delhi was raised by Rs 2245.92 per kilolitre (kl), or 5.48 per cent, to Rs 43,184.16 per kl, oil companies announced on Thursday. The hike comes after a steep 11.7 per cent or Rs 5,469.12 per kl cut i...Read More

Non-subsidised LPG rate cut by Rs 5; ATF cost more

May 01, 2015

New Delhi Price of non-subsidised LPG was today cut by Rs 5 per cylinder even as jet fuel (ATF) rates were marginally raised in step with global trend. The price of non-subsidised or market-priced domestic cooking gas (LPG) was cut by Rs 5 to Rs 616 per 14.2-kg cylinder in Delhi, state-owned fuel retailers said. The reduction comes on the back of two successive hikes - Rs 5 on March 1 and Rs 11 on April 1. Households are entitled to 12 cylinders of 14.2-kg each at subsidised rate...Read More