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LPG

LPG stands for Liquefied Petroleum Gas. It is a flammable mixture of hydrocarbon gases. LPG is commonly used as fuel for heating, cooking, and vehicles. It is stored in pressurised containers. The gas is derived from natural gas processing and petroleum refining. LPG is a cleaner alternative to other fossil fuels. Its use is growing in many countries, including India.

Liquefied Petroleum Gas Price Revision

State-owned oil marketing companies executed a sharp upward revision in the prices of commercial and free-trade liquefied petroleum gas cylinders effective from 1 May 2026. While the cost...

 May 1, 2026

India’s LPG Import Reduction via DME Blending

India is the world's second largest importer of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and relies on the Strait of Hormuz for some imports. The ongoing West Asia conflict has...

 April 19, 2026

Empowering Women through LPG

The government of Andhra Pradesh launched the Deepam 2.0 scheme, an important initiative aimed at empowering women by providing them with access to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for...

 November 2, 2024

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