Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) plans to acquire ownership stakes in Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs) as it prepares to increase imports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the United States. The move marks the first time an Indian refiner has sought partial ownership of LPG carriers. The strategy aims to reduce freight costs, strengthen supply…
Canada LNG supply to India is emerging as a key development in global energy trade. Canada has officially signaled its intention to expand energy cooperation with India by offering liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from its West Coast terminals. This move could strengthen bilateral ties while supporting India’s fast-growing natural gas demand. As global energy…
LPG price hike India has pushed the cost of domestic cooking gas higher after the government increased the price of a 14.2-kg cylinder by Rs 60. The increase reflects rising global energy prices triggered by geopolitical tensions in West Asia. With this revision, LPG price hike India will raise the cost of a domestic cylinder…
India LNG supply remains stable, and the government has confirmed that there is currently no shortage of LPG or liquefied natural gas in the country. Officials said India has sufficient stocks of crude oil and natural gas, while fresh supplies are arriving regularly. Government sources stated that India’s energy position remains comfortable. Authorities are also…
The India gas crisis has taken a serious turn, as several Indian vessels remain stranded near the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. India has now sought safe passage for 22 vessels stuck west of the strait, highlighting growing concerns over energy security and supply disruptions. The situation, however, showed a small…
India, one of the world’s largest buyers of liquefied natural gas (LNG), recorded a decline in LNG imports during April 2026. The drop came as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East disrupted supplies from key exporters. LNG imports April 2026 Decline According to data from India’s Ministry of Industry and Trade, India LNG imports stood…
India LPG imports from US suppliers are expected to surpass 1 million metric tons in June 2026, marking a record high as the country seeks to offset supply disruptions caused by the Strait of Hormuz crisis. The sharp increase in purchases highlights India’s efforts to secure cooking fuel supplies amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in West…
India is taking a significant step toward building a competitive and efficient natural gas market with the proposed India Natural Gas Pipeline Access Code 2025. The new regulatory framework aims to improve transparency, strengthen pipeline operations, and support the country’s growing national gas grid. The updated code replaces the 2008 pipeline access regulations and aligns…
The Hormuz Energy Supply Risk has raised concerns in global energy markets amid the ongoing West Asia crisis. However, India’s energy supplies remain stable despite the uncertainty. Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that India’s energy imports are continuing smoothly through non-Hormuz routes. According to the minister, the country currently faces…
Indian LNG supply remains largely stable despite the recent missile attack on QatarEnergy’s Ras Laffan LNG complex. However, short-term disruptions are tightening availability and pushing LNG prices higher in the Indian market. Indian LNG Supply Unaffected Despite Ras Laffan Capacity Loss The missile attack damaged export capacity equivalent to 12.8 million tonnes per year (mn…
