21 SEPT 2026-LPG
Biometric Aadhaar Authentication Mandatory for Subsidised LPG Refills from October 1
Biometric Aadhaar authentication will be mandatory for subsidised domestic LPG refills from October 1, 2026, the government said.
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Biometric Aadhaar authentication will be mandatory for subsidised domestic LPG refills from October 1, 2026, the government said.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has approved an incentive scheme to accelerate domestic PNG connections by providing eligible CGD entities additional APM gas for incremental billed connections.
State-run oil companies are set to introduce 10 kg lightweight composite LPG cylinders, offering a more portable fuel option for households and small commercial users.
Nayara Energy has reduced petrol by ₹5/litre and diesel by ₹3/litre across 7,000+ fuel stations, reversing its March hike as easing West Asia tensions softened global crude oil prices.
Oil marketing companies have reduced the price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders by ₹183.50, marking the first cut this year as easing global energy markets lower fuel costs.
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MoPNG dismissed unsubstantiated claims against ethanol blending, stating the programme is scientifically validated, continuously monitored and globally adopted.
US President Donald Trump has ordered an investigation into fuel pricing practices, accusing oil companies of failing to pass on lower crude oil costs to consumers.
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