While Indian refiners are technically capable of supplying Russia with required gasoline grades, India's Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has stated that Indian companies are not directly selling gasoline to Russia, despite reports of reverse oil flow.
Indian car manufacturers have clarified that E20 fuel will not damage engines but will lead to a decrease in mileage. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri also addressed public concerns, welcoming criticism but dismissing rumors about engine damage.
Hardeep Singh Puri stated that the BJP will not accept a 'younger brother' role in any potential alliance with the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) ahead of the Punjab polls. This declaration addresses speculation about a renewed partnership between the two parties.
YSRCP MP Maddila Gurumoorthy has written to Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, alleging a fuel shortage in Andhra Pradesh and seeking urgent intervention from the central government.
BusinessTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express5mo ago3 sources
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has unequivocally stated that all rumors regarding a lockdown in India are false, assuring the public that necessary measures are in place to ensure uninterrupted availability of essential supplies like fuel and energy.
India has “actively” diversified its liquefied petroleum gas (or cooking gas) imports to alternate suppliers such as the US, Norway, Canada, Algeria, and Russia
Indian Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri confirmed that the E25 fuel blend is currently undergoing testing, with no decision made regarding its nationwide rollout. Road transport minister Nitin Gadkari noted concerns about ethanol's lower calorific value impacting mileage.
WorldTimes of Indiahindustan-times1mo ago2 sources
Hardeep Singh Puri has acknowledged a 'minor' drop in vehicle mileage due to E20 fuel. The government is also addressing public questions regarding potential reductions in petrol and diesel prices amid easing crude oil costs.
Oil India has successfully identified natural gas deposits in its second and third offshore wells in the Andaman basin. This discovery has been hailed by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri assured the public of stable fuel and cooking gas supplies, stating that India holds 69 days of crude oil and LNG reserves and 45 days of LPG stock. Daily LPG production has also been significantly increased to 54,000 tonnes.
India's Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri met with US Ambassador Sergio Gor to discuss strengthening energy security, with India affirming its commitment to buying oil from diversified sources.
Petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri's daughter has filed a defamation case in the Delhi High Court to remove online content linking her to convicted sex offender and paedophile Jefferey Epstein.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has written to Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri, requesting a revisit of the methodology for supplying adequate natural gas to meet power plant demands.
Hardeep Singh Puri, India's Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, dismissed social media claims regarding engine damage from E20 petrol, stating that compatible vehicles and manufacturers report no significant issues.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri indicated that petrol and diesel prices in India might soon decrease as the country begins receiving cheaper crude oil. He also defended domestic fuel pricing, noting minimal increases despite global market volatility.
India's Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced plans to establish 500 ethanol pumps by the end of the year, with a broader goal of expanding to 5,000 ethanol fuel stations across the country by the end of 2027. This initiative aims to significantly increase the use of ethanol in the nation's fuel infrastructure.
Hardeep Singh Puri, India's Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, asserted that the government successfully protected citizens from global fuel price volatility, while also disassociating these actions from upcoming elections.
Amid widespread rumors of a lockdown in India, Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has stated that such claims are completely false and that no such proposal exists, urging citizens to remain calm and responsible.