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The 30-day general licence for Russian cargoes loaded before March 12 has now expired, while the separate waiver for Iranian oil is due to lapse on April 19.

US ends Russian, Iranian oil waivers: Where will India source crude oil now? 

by Aishwarya Patil |Apr 17, 2026

India’s contingency plan is now expected to revolve around suppliers outside the Gulf and beyond the Hormuz chokepoint.

Chile's CODELCO, the world's largest state-owned copper mining corporation, produced 1.44 million tonnes of copper in 2024 alone

India's copper hunt goes global: PSU giants near joint venture with Chile's CODELCO

by Aishwarya Patil |Apr 14, 2026

CODELCO JV In Final Stages, 4 Copper Blocks Shortlisted

IGL's Big PNG Push: 3,000 Connections/Day Target, 4.85 Lakh PNG Connections In 90 Days

IGL's Big PNG Push: 3,000 Connections/Day Target, 4.85 Lakh PNG Connections In 90 Days

by Aishwarya Patil |Apr 13, 2026

As the West Asia Crisis continues to disrupt energy security of countries across the World, energy dependent nations like India are turning towards self-reliance and domestic Oil & Gas companies are p...

As of 2026, IGL operates a network of over 1,000 CNG stations, and it's PNG services cover over 12 geographical areas across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan.  

IGL's big PNG push: 3,000 connections/day target, 4.85 lakh PNG connections in 90 days

by Aishwarya Patil |Apr 11, 2026

Kamal Kishore Chatiwal, MD of IGL, said, “India has sufficient natural gas supply to cater to domestic PNG demand. We produce approximately 100 million standard cubic metres of natural gas per day, en...

ONGC Chairman says India should explore whatever oil and gas is there in the country

‘ONGC doing something big in…’: Chairman Arun Singh on India’s energy reliance, security

by Aishwarya Patil |Apr 10, 2026

"Thinking that the Middle East is nearest to us and therefore all their resources (can be accessed easily), we should take it with a pinch of salt," said Singh.

Govt Caps ATF Impact On Domestic Airlines, International Fares Likely To Rise

Govt Caps ATF Impact On Domestic Airlines, International Fares Likely To Rise

by Sakshi Batra |Apr 1, 2026

Big relief for airlines as the government steps in to contain the impact of the sharp ATF (jet fuel) price surge. Officials have clarified that the steep hike will largely impact non-scheduled carrier...

ATF, commercial LPG price hike: Further increase in rates imminent, say sources

‘Phased price hikes are imminent’: OMC sources after increase in ATF, commercial LPG rates

by Aishwarya Patil |Apr 1, 2026

ATF, commercial LPG price hike: ATF prices more than doubled on Wednesday to a record Rs 2.07 lakh per kilolitre, while commercial LPG rates were raised by Rs 195.50 per 19-kg cylinder.

Simultaneously, the government is tightening its grip on fuel outflows to prioritise domestic energy security.

Govt overhauls excise duty, windfall tax as West Asia crisis hits energy markets

by Aishwarya Patil |Mar 27, 2026

Petrol and diesel pump prices held steady; export levies hiked to secure domestic supply

The order aims to accelerate pipeline and CGD network expansion, improve last-mile connectivity of PNG.

New gas pipeline order: PNG mandatory for notified consumers, LPG supply may stop after 3 months

by Aishwarya Patil |Mar 24, 2026

The government has notified a new gas pipeline order, making PNG mandatory for notified consumers and allowing LPG cut-off after 3 months of non-compliance. The new rules aim to speed up CGD expansion...

Big change For households: PNG To Replace LPG In Key Zones

Big change For households: PNG To Replace LPG In Key Zones

by Aabha Bakaya |Mar 25, 2026

The government has announced a major policy shift mandating the use of Piped Natural Gas in pipeline-connected areas, signalling a gradual phase-out of Liquefied Petroleum Gas in these zones. Househol...