Those Receiving Gas Through Pipelines Will Not Get LPG Cylinders!

New order from the Petroleum Ministry

New Delhi — Households that have a Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connection will no longer be eligible to receive LPG cylinders. In view of the growing gas crisis in the country, the Petroleum Ministry has made major changes to the supply rules.

According to the new order of the Petroleum Ministry, PNG users will not receive new LPG cylinders, and their existing cylinders will also not be refilled. The government has issued new rules regarding gas supply three times in the past nine days.

4 New Rules Regarding Domestic Gas Supply

1. It will be illegal for a household to have both PNG and LPG cylinders.

2. Those who have an active PNG connection will no longer be able to refill their LPG cylinders.

3. Those who currently have both facilities will have to immediately surrender their domestic LPG connection.

4. Customers who have PNG will not be able to apply for a new domestic LPG connection.

Legal action may be taken if the LPG connection is not surrendered. The new rules have come into immediate effect.

Two Indian Ships Cross the Strait of Hormuz!

92,700 metric tons of LPG on the way to India

Despite the ongoing tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel, India’s diplomatic efforts have enabled two Indian LPG cargo ships — Shivalik and Nanda Devi — to successfully cross the Strait of Hormuz.

Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary of the Ministry of Ports and Shipping, stated that the ships are carrying 92,700 metric tons of LPG. The vessels are expected to arrive at the ports of Mundra and Kandla by March 16 and 17.

Supply of Commercial LPG Cylinders Resumes!

The government has resumed the supply of commercial LPG cylinders, which had been suspended for several days from March 9. The Petroleum Ministry stated that distribution of commercial cylinders has now restarted across 29 states and Union Territories. The government had imposed a temporary ban on the supply of commercial cylinders about a week earlier.

Indian Ships Will Not Be Stopped! — Iran’s Position

Abdul Majid Hakim Elahi, representative in India of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has assured that even in wartime conditions, Indian ships will be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

He said, “We understand India’s energy requirements. We know that people in India are facing difficulties due to shortages of gas and petrol. In such circumstances, we will extend assistance and support. The Iranian embassy has made special efforts to ensure safe passage for Indian ships.”