A comparison among firewood, charcoal and LPG shows that each energy source has its own specific advantages, inconveniences and limitations. They should be considered jointly within a comprehensive, inter-sectoral energy strategy that provides an effective framework for governments.

This is the first edition of the India Energy Subsidy Review, a biannual publication of the IISD’s Global Subsidies Initiative. Part One outlines economic and policy developments affecting India’s subsidized key fuel markets (diesel, liquefied petroleum gas, kerosene and natural gas), and analyses the dynamics of each market.

Amid Centre's ongoing efforts to increase the share of green energy in India's overall electricity mix, a group of MPs from different political parties requested the government to incentivize state

In a bid to increase state's forest cover to 33% as prescribed under the National Forest Policy, 'Harit Maharashtra Abhiyan' was launched in entire state on January 26 by the forest department.

The Supreme Court Monday said that the government’s decision to double the gas price from the Krishna-Godavari (K-G) basin will be subject to the court orders on the PIL led by CPI MP Gurudas Dasgu

Standing Committee on Petroleum & Natural Gas present this Nineteenth Report on "Allocation and Pricing of Gas". The Committee took evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas at their sittings held on 24.7.2013 and 20.08.2013.

HC asked it to pay Rs 10,000 cr in past royalty dues ONGC

Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) today said it would appeal in the Supreme Court against a Gujarat High Court order asking it to pay Rs 10,000 crore in past royalty dues, saying it cannot pay the levy on revenue it hasn't earned.

At a time when West Bengal aspires to make Kolkata comparable to London, it has apparently got something in common with some other UK cities in terms of spending on energy bills.

Suggests immediate raise by Rs 4 to 5 a litre for the fuel; report likely to be submitted on Wednesday

Diesel prices should be immediately raised by Rs 4-5 a litre, the Kirit Parikh Committee has recommended, while favouring continuation of the existing pricing principles for controlled petroleum products.

Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Veerappa Moily on Wednesday announced that Aadhaar would no longer be mandatory for availing the subsidy given for nine domestic cylinders under the direct benefi

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