PNG Adds 1.25 Lakh New Connections in Two Weeks, 5,600 Customers Shifted in Three Days The central government announced that nearly 17 state governments have issued allotment orders for commercial LPG, and all states and union territories are now receiving commercial LPG supply. The ministry stated that the situation remains critical due to the Middle East war, but there are no reports of LPG shortages in any distribution areas. On the previous day, LPG online bookings reached 56 lakh, while supply amounted to 55 lakh. Delivery of LPG cylinders is proceeding normally. Joint secretary of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry, Suzata Sharma, revealed that 1.25 lakh new connections were added to PNG in the last two weeks, and 5,600 LPG customers shifted to PNG in the past three days. She emphasized that the government is making every effort to ensure domestic customers have access to LPG and urged people to rely only on official information rather than rumors. Sharma highlighted that the Middle East conflict has created a concerning situation, but there are no reports of LPG supply shortages in any distribution channels. She noted that the government has requested all state governments to take necessary steps to prevent black market activities and enforce legal action against violations. According to state government reports, control rooms have been established in 31 states and union territories, and district-level monitoring committees have been formed in 25 states and union territories. The ministry also mentioned that 15 states and union territories have issued orders for additional kerosene allocation. Sharma stated that there has been a reduction in panic-driven bookings, with approximately 57,000 refill bookings received the previous day.#middle_east_war #lpg #suzata_sharma #png #petroleum_and_natural_gas_ministry
Oil tankers have never stopped, industry assures, though they are in uncharted waters Fuel companies say supply for the next month is secure. Ships carrying oil are continuing to come to Australia as expected and should do so for the next month, and the industry is urging that while the picture beyond that is uncertain and complicated, "the tankers have never stopped coming." Australia's fuel companies and industry met on Tuesday where they agreed that the nation's current fuel crisis was wholly demand-driven, not an issue of supply. Supplies of crude and refined oil to Australia have been arriving as scheduled since the Middle East war erupted just over a fortnight ago. NRMA spokesman Peter Khoury says 18 fuel tankers arrived in Australia last week, and another 33 were en route. Contracted shipments of oil to Australia were all but guaranteed for at least the next month, Energy Minister Chris Bowen said. "The oil companies say to me that they fully expect all deliveries all through March and well into April, but we are in an internationally uncertain time and that's why we're doing such planning at the moment," Mr Bowen said. Mr Khoury has urged people to remain calm, saying there has never been a point in Australia's history when supply wasn't coming in. "As long as supply continues there is no need to panic, and supply has been continuing," Mr Khoury said. "I know a lot of people are saying, 'What if?' so let me put it another way: even in the darkest days of the Second World War, when Darwin was being bombed, Nazi Germany had taken over most of Europe, the war hadn't turned yet in the Allies' favour, even then we were still getting supply of oil into Australia. The tankers have never stopped coming.#australia #strait_of_hormuz #middle_east_war #chris_bowen #peter_khoury
Energy Secretary Chris Wright Pledges Gas Prices Will Drop Within Weeks Energy Secretary Chris Wright has vowed to bring down gas prices, stating that the situation will improve within weeks rather than months. The pledge comes amid a record high surge in fuel costs, which has been exacerbated by the ongoing U.S. conflict with Iran and its disruption of global oil markets. Wright emphasized that the administration is actively working to stabilize prices and restore affordability for American consumers. The surge in gas prices has sparked widespread frustration, with many households facing significant financial strain. Wright’s comments were made in response to growing public pressure and concerns about the economic impact of the war in the Middle East. The conflict has led to reduced oil production and supply chain disruptions, driving up prices globally. While the administration has acknowledged the challenges, Wright insisted that immediate action is being taken to address the crisis. The Energy Secretary’s remarks highlight the administration’s focus on mitigating the effects of the war on domestic energy markets. However, experts warn that resolving the underlying geopolitical tensions will take time, and the path to lower prices remains uncertain. As the situation unfolds, consumers are being urged to monitor updates and prepare for potential fluctuations in the near term.#energy_secretary_chris_wright #u_s_conflict_with_iran #global_oil_markets #middle_east_war #american_consumers
