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Govt mulls Rs 1.3 per litre levy on LPG users to fund bio fuel plan

Under the plan, cooking and natural gas storage infrastructure would be financed through levies on users that could raise about…

Updated: August 6, 2026 08:26 IST

‘2000 samples tested, only 2 cases detected’: Govt says fuel being tested 8-12 times a day

The oil ministry said that fuel sales at the affected petrol pumps were suspended immediately after the contamination was identified.

August 4, 2026 17:01 IST

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Motorists protest ethanol-blended fuel policy at Jantar Mantar: Why the outrage and what are experts saying

Protesters plan to gather at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar against the government’s ethanol blending programme, citing concerns over fuel efficiency, maintenance…

July 5, 2026 17:24 IST

Govt to end petrol, diesel sale restrictions for commercial buyers from July 1

India will lift petrol and diesel sale restrictions from July 1, ending temporary curbs imposed over West Asia conflict-driven supply…

Updated: June 29, 2026 19:50 IST

Oil Ministry debunks ‘misleading claims’ about E20 fuel, reiterates usage won’t affect vehicle insurance validity

It confirmed that claims linking E20 fuel use to insurance invalidation had been clarified with relevant stakeholders and were found…

June 24, 2026 08:58 IST

‘India maintains some of world’s lowest household LPG prices,’ says Petroleum Ministry; opposition hits back over rate hikes

The ministry released cross-country comparisons to underscore its argument- the effective Ujjwala price of Rs 642 for the first four…

Updated: June 7, 2026 12:52 IST

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Govt may mandate isobutanol-blended diesel: How will it impact your car?

By the end of 2026, India may mandate blending isobutanol with diesel to reduce the country’s oil import bill and…

June 3, 2026 14:28 IST

West Asia crisis hits India’s fuel economics: Government loses Rs 14,000 cr after fuel duty cuts

On March 27, the Centre reduced excise duty by Rs 10 per litre on both petrol and diesel after crude…

May 25, 2026 19:29 IST

Petrol up by Rs 2.61/litre, diesel by Rs 2.71 as fuel prices rise again

Petrol-Diesel Prices Today: Check latest fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and other major cities

The latest increase in petrol and diesel prices is largely being driven by volatility in global crude oil markets amid…

Updated: May 23, 2026 08:11 IST

Global diesel crisis deepens - How has India managed to escape the supply crunch?

Fuel prices up nearly Rs 4/litre in 5 days; OMC losses still persist

Petrol and diesel prices were hiked again by around 90 paise per litre, taking the cumulative increase to nearly Rs…

May 19, 2026 18:20 IST

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No fuel price hike planned: Govt reassures public amid Iran war supply concerns

India fuel prices update: Govt says no plan to raise petrol, diesel rates despite West Asia crisis. LPG, PNG supply…

April 28, 2026 17:26 IST

Will petrol prices go up after the polls? Kotak sees inevitable rise, Govt denies

According to the report shared by Kotak Institutional Equities, disruptions in crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz amid the…

April 23, 2026 14:37 IST

India opens 80,228 sq km for oil and gas exploration; ONGC starts new gas output

Petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the move reflects a renewed push to unlock domestic resources. “With OALP Round-XI now…

March 31, 2026 00:21 IST

Petrol-Diesel Prices Today on March 30: Check rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and 11 other cities

Petrol-Diesel Prices on March 30: Check rates in Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and 11 other cities

Petrol-Diesel Rate Today in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad on March 30, 2026: After the US-Israel strikes on Iran…

March 30, 2026 10:38 IST

Govt lets petrol pumps sell kerosene for 60 days to tackle shortages

Kerosene now available at petrol pumps: Centre fast-tracks supply to households amid global energy crunch

The notification said the government has the power under the Petroleum Act, 1934, and its 2002 updates, to give exemptions…

March 30, 2026 06:53 IST

No toll on Hormuz transit; India steps up LPG loading amid crisis

India ramps up LPG loading and supply measures amid Hormuz disruptions, while government dismisses claims of transit levy as baseless…

March 25, 2026 01:01 IST

Strategic oil reserves for just six days; funds underspent

India’s strategic oil reserves cover just six days as underspending and delays hit expansion, raising concerns over energy security amid…

March 25, 2026 00:19 IST

LPG crisis: PNG connection holders cannot keep LPG cylinders anymore; panic booking rises 60%

LPG crisis in India grows: Govt bars PNG connection holders from keeping gas cylinders; panic booking rises 60%

According to the ministry, the new rule also prevents government oil companies from giving new LPG connections or refilling cylinders…

March 15, 2026 07:23 IST

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