The US House has passed legislation allowing tariffs of up to 100% on goods from major buyers of Russian oil and gas, with India and China among the countries that could face these measures. As reported by The Times of India, US Senator Richard Blumenthal has warned India and China to "clean up their act" and buy oil and gas from somewhere other than Russia. The legislation cleared the House 262-159 after passing the Senate 86-11 last month and will now go to Trump for his signature. While the bill does not automatically impose 100% tariffs on Indian goods, it gives Trump the authority to impose such duties under specified conditions, intensifying pressure on India's energy sourcing strategies.
The government is planning to establish a permanent Economic Security and Sanctions Office under the Cabinet Secretariat to serve as India's war room for economic coercion. As reported by The Economic Times, this initiative comes as India navigates current West Asia crisis challenges while preparing for future economic pressures. The office would bring together officials from foreign policy, finance, commerce, energy, shipping, law and defence, alongside the Reserve Bank of India and market regulators to coordinate responses to economic sanctions and coercion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated that India's foremost priority remains ensuring energy security for its 1.4 billion people, positioning the country as a trusted alternative for global manufacturing while pursuing every step necessary to make India a preferred destination for the semiconductor industry.
Indian Oil Corporation has issued a new advisory warning LPG customers about potential fraud involving unauthorized individuals seeking money for new LPG connections or related services. According to reports from Goodreturns, the state-owned oil marketing company emphasized that customers should trust only official channels and make payments only via authorized platforms. The advisory comes as a precautionary measure to protect consumers from potential scams in the LPG sector amid broader economic security concerns, with the company taking every step needed to stand up to the US' latest aggressive moves.
As of 18 September 2026, LPG prices have been updated with the latest domestic and commercial gas cylinder rates across major cities. The updated pricing reflects recent market adjustments and provides consumers with current rate information for city-wise comparisons. Customers can access the latest LPG rates through official channels to ensure accurate pricing information during this period of economic uncertainty.
All three major gas companies provide dedicated customer support channels for LPG-related queries. According to the advisory, Indian Oil customers can contact the toll-free number 1800-2333-555 or the 24x7 emergency helpline 1906 for leakage assistance. BPCL operates a Customer Care Smartline at 1800 22 4344 that functions as both a query system and 24x7 emergency helpline. HPCL customers can file complaints through their online portal at crminterface.hpcl.co.in/CRMInterface/lpgcomplaints.aspx or call 1800 233 3555.
