Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is a widely used fuel for cooking, heating and commercial operations such as restaurants and hotels. In India, LPG plays a critical role in both household energy consumption and the hospitality industry, where commercial cylinders power daily kitchen operations. The fuel is primarily produced during natural gas processing and crude oil refining, making its supply closely linked to global energy markets. Changes in crude oil prices, supply disruptions, or logistical challenges can quickly affect LPG availability and prices. This topic page tracks the latest news, policy developments, price changes, supply disruptions, and industry trends related to LPG in India and around the world.
During an address at the United Nations General Assembly, US President Donald Trump issued sharp warnings against Iran, calling it the primary sponsor of terror and presenting a choice between a post-midterm deal or complete annihilation. Trump also called for global economic isolation of Tehran and advocated renaming artificial intelligence to super intelligence in official records. Evaluating the global fallout on News Track, energy expert Dr Anas Alhaj explained that crude supplies remain sufficient while refinery bottlenecks have triggered a severe international diesel and petroleum product crunch. He noted that India has managed its crude reserves effectively through discounted Russian supplies despite tariff threats. Former Indian Ambassador to the United States Meera Shankar highlighted that Trump's remarks targeted domestic US audiences, noting that India must navigate complex regional dynamics by balancing ties with Iran, Gulf nations, Israel, and the United States while accelerating its transition towards non-fossil fuel energy.
In an exclusive interview with India Today, energy markets expert Dr. Anas Alhajji analyzed the global energy landscape, Hormuz Strait tensions, and the impact of geopolitical developments on India. Dr. Alhajji clarified that current market disruptions stem from refined products rather than crude oil, stating, 'The crisis is in diesel. That's where the crisis is.' He dismissed rhetoric surrounding US President Donald Trump's remarks at the United Nations, asserting that market fundamentals remain detached from political speeches. Evaluating India's strategic response, Dr. Alhajji highlighted how New Delhi successfully replenished its inventories by importing discounted Russian crude, in contrast to Japan's slower recovery under G7 restrictions. He noted that while Indian refiners face high margins because global refineries are maxed out, India faces unique challenges in liquefied petroleum gas supplies due to shifts in Saudi Arabian production. Additionally, he emphasized that US tariff legislation with a 180-day grace period would not severely disrupt Indian refinery operations.
A panel of geopolitical experts examined the diplomatic, strategic, and economic dynamics surrounding the expanded BRICS grouping amid ongoing global conflicts in West Asia and Eastern Europe. The discussion addressed the positioning of BRICS as a non-Western developmental platform rather than an anti-Western bloc, highlighting India's foreign policy approach in balancing relations between member nations, China, and the United States. The speakers analyzed global trade dependencies, tariff policies, supply chain realignments, the operational limits of local currency trade mechanisms, and the continuing role of the US dollar in international finance. Additionally, the dialogue assessed the impact of regional hostilities on energy security, focusing on India's diversification of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports. The panel also explored multilateral cooperation across the Global South in artificial intelligence governance, the proposal for a formal BRICS secretariat in New Delhi, and regional diplomatic developments involving Bangladesh.
A major accident was averted at a government girls' primary school in Rajasthan's Kotputli district on Tuesday after an LPG cylinder caught fire while food was being prepared, triggering panic among around 150 girls, school staff and others present on the premises. The gas cylinder burst into flames, triggering panic and prompting school staff and villagers to immediately intervene. The girls were first moved to a safe location, following which the staff and villagers joined efforts to remove the burning cylinder from the school building. After considerable effort, they managed to carry the cylinder outside the school premises and throw it into a nearby pond, bringing the fire under control. No girl or staff member was reported injured in the incident.
In an interview with India Today, BJP leader Vinod P. Selvam strongly criticized Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph C. Vijay following key announcements made in the assembly. Selvam labeled the decision to halt the construction of the Parandur Airport as 'regressive and unfortunate,' emphasizing that infrastructure and connectivity are crucial for Tamil Nadu's economic development. He also questioned TVK's implementation of its manifesto promises, specifically highlighting the conditions placed on the free LPG cylinder scheme, which restricts benefits to families earning below Rs 2.5 lakh annually. Selvam argued that these unannounced restrictions reflect poor governance and warned that rising state debt and financial strain from freebie schemes could cripple development. Furthermore, he dismissed suggestions from TVK leaders proposing Vijay as a prime ministerial candidate, calling the party a 'glorified fan club' and pointing to strain within their political alliance.
The Tamil Nadu government has announced the decision to abandon the proposed Parandur airport project, citing concerns regarding its impact on agricultural land, farmers, and residential settlements. While acknowledging the necessity of a second airport for Chennai to support industrial growth, the government emphasised selecting an alternative location that causes minimal disruption to local livelihoods. The decision has drawn opposition, with critics arguing that Parandur remains the most suitable site, that scrapping the project could negatively affect the state economy, and that civil aviation projects fall under central government authority. Alongside the airport decision, the government announced the expansion of the free bus travel scheme for women under a new initiative titled Vetri Payanam, set to launch on October 2. Additionally, an LPG cylinder subsidy scheme was announced, under which financial benefits will be directly credited into the bank accounts of over 1.3 crore eligible economically weaker families starting in January during the Pongal festival.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has announced a cut in the TVK government's election promise of six free LPG cylinders per year, reducing the offer to three free cylinders starting January next year for ration card holders across the state. In addition to the cylinder scheme modification, Chief Minister Vijay announced that the proposed Parandur Airport project will not be constructed. These announcements sparked a war of words and a ruckus inside the Tamil Nadu Assembly, with the opposition DMK attacking the TVK government over the reduced welfare promises and the airport decision.
The Tamil Nadu government has announced the Annapoorna Super Six scheme, providing three free LPG cylinders annually to low-income families. Over 1.3 crore eligible households, including small farmers and persons with disabilities, will benefit from the four thousand crore rupee allocation, with funds directly credited to bank accounts starting from the upcoming Pongal festival in January. Meanwhile, the state government has decided to drop the proposed Parandur greenfield airport project, citing support for protesting farmers and local residents. The government clarified that an alternative site will be identified for the airport to prevent disruption to livelihoods. This decision triggered protests in the state assembly by opposition MLAs, who demanded a debate on land acquisition and jurisdiction. The speaker disallowed discussion as the announcement was made under Rule 110, leading opposition legislators to stage a walkout outside the assembly.
Tamil Nadu dominated the latest round of major developments as Finance Minister Mari Wilson presented the Vijay-led TVK government’s first state budget, announcing welfare measures and new spending priorities.
In this edition of News Today, the pellet-gun controversy has intensified calls for stricter rules and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) governing crowd control during peaceful protests in India.
Delhi reportedly narrowly avoided a major security incident during the Cockroach Janata Party’s July 20 "Sansad Chalo" march, with CCTV footage reviewed by India Today showing protesters reaching within 50 metres of Parliament and clashing repeatedly with police despite heavy Delhi Police and RAF deployment.
At least four people were killed and two others were injured after an LPG tanker caught fire near a toll plaza in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi district. The accident occurred on the morning of June 26 when the tanker, travelling from Kanpur to Varanasi, allegedly lost control, crashed into a divider and leaked gas before erupting into a massive fire. CCTV footage of the incident has surfaced, showing the speeding tanker hitting the divider moments before flames engulfed the area. The driver, Dharmendra Dwivedi of Mirzapur, was trapped inside the cabin and died at the scene. Five toll plaza employees also suffered severe burn injuries and were admitted to Swaroop Rani Nehru (SRN) Hospital in Prayagraj. While one employee died the following day, two more victims later succumbed to their injuries, taking the death toll to four.
Prices of commercial LPG were cut by Rs 183.50 per 19-kg cylinder on Wednesday – the first reduction this year following a series of hikes in the wake of the West Asia crisis that caused energy supply disruptions across the globe.
In some relief for aam aadmi, the central government on Wednesday slashed the price of commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 183 after a series of hikes due to the West Asia crisis.
This news broadcast covers multiple major developments across India. In an exclusive interview with India Today, author and columnist Chetan Bhagat addressed the intense public scrutiny surrounding his column on the Pune murder case involving Siya Goyal, societal pressures on marriages in India, parenting, and Gen Z.
Political tensions are rising in the Karnataka government over portfolio allocations, with several ministers openly expressing discontent.
The prices of commercial LPG were on Monday hiked by Rs 42 per 19-kg cylinder, but there was no change in the rates of cooking gas used in household kitchens.
In an exclusive interview with India Today, Gita Gopinath, Professor of Economics at Harvard University, discusses the impact of the West Asia conflict and rising oil prices on the Indian economy.
Residents in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur are facing a severe shortage of LPG cylinders, forcing them to spend entire nights sleeping on roadsides to secure a refill.
Iran has submitted a fourteen-point peace proposal to the United States via back-channel negotiations, seeking a permanent cessation of hostilities, the lifting of economic sanctions, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
