Fuel Prices Remain Unchanged for Petrol, Diesel, ATF; Commercial LPG Prices Rise The government has decided to keep the prices of petrol, diesel, and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) unchanged for the month of May, citing the need to protect domestic airlines and consumers. This decision comes amid global fuel price fluctuations, with the government absorbing the cost increases to avoid passing them on to airlines and the general public. The move aims to mitigate pressure on airfares, which have been rising due to higher international fuel costs. Key details about the pricing adjustments include: Domestic ATF, petrol, and diesel prices remain stable for May. The stability of jet fuel prices is expected to reduce upward pressure on airline fares. The 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder price remains unchanged, but the 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder saw a significant increase of 993 rupees. The government reduced export duties on diesel by lowering the rate from 55.5 rupees to 23 rupees per liter and on ATF from 42 rupees to 33 rupees per liter. Current fuel prices in major cities are as follows: Delhi: Petrol at 94.77 rupees per liter, Diesel at 87.67 rupees per liter Mumbai: Petrol at 103.54 rupees per liter, Diesel at 90.03 rupees per liter Kolkata: Petrol at 105.45 rupees per liter, Diesel at 92.02 rupees per liter Chennai: Petrol at 100.80 rupees per liter, Diesel at 92.39 rupees per liter Bengaluru: Petrol at 102.92 rupees per liter, Diesel at 90.99 rupees per liter Ahmedabad: Petrol at 94.56 rupees per liter, Diesel at 90.25 rupees per liter Bhopal: Petrol at 106.52 rupees per liter, Diesel at 91.89 rupees per liter Kohima: Petrol at 97.70 rupees per liter, Diesel at 88.83 rupees per liter Leh: Petrol at 105.99 rupees per liter, Diesel at 91.#kolkata #government #delhi #mumbai #petroleum_and_natural_gas_ministry
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
