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Why India’s retail diesel caps have left hospitals and data centers bracing for power shocks

Among the sectors most concerned are hospitals, where uninterrupted electricity is vital for life-saving medical procedures and critical care operations.

June 14, 2026 10:28 IST

Govt restricts bulk fuel buyers from purchasing petrol, diesel at retails pumps for up to 90 days

Govt bans bulk petrol, diesel purchase at retail pumps for 90 days

The restrictions, which can remain in force for up to 90 days, come amid concerns that a growing number of…

Updated: June 12, 2026 09:04 IST

Petrol containing 22% to 30% ethanol exempt from excise duty

Under the new policy, petrol containing between 22% and 30% ethanol will no longer be subject to excise tax, according…

Updated: June 11, 2026 10:31 IST

Fuel dealers fear E100 push could deepen space crunch at urban petrol pumps

Fuel station operators in major cities have raised concerns that the rollout of E85 and E100 fuels could worsen space…

June 8, 2026 19:52 IST

Despite Rs7.5/litre fuel hike, petrol and diesel sales keep climbing

India’s fuel demand remained strong in May as petrol, diesel and aviation fuel consumption increased despite higher crude oil prices,…

June 8, 2026 19:14 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

OMCs Face ₹610 Crore Daily Loss: Another ₹5 Fuel Price Hike Looming Amid West Asia Crisis

Petrol, diesel may need another Rs 5/litre hike as OMC losses persist

ICRA and Crisil analyses warn that petrol and diesel prices may rise by another ₹5 per litre as state-run OMCs…

June 5, 2026 22:39 IST

India Cuts Fuel Export Duties: Big Relief for Petrol, Diesel, and ATF Shipments

Export duties on petrol, diesel and ATF cut

The Indian government has revised petroleum export duties downward following a recovery in domestic crude stocks, while OMCs absorb high…

May 31, 2026 18:53 IST

Fuel Shock Threatens Inflation Outlook: Economists Warn Fuel Hikes to Trigger 60-Basis-Point Surge

Fuel price hikes may add 30 bps to near-term inflation: Economists

As oil marketing companies push cumulative fuel price hikes to ₹7.5 per litre, economists warn of immediate pressure on India’s…

May 25, 2026 23:58 IST

Petrol, Diesel Prices Hiked Up to ₹2.71/Litre; OMCs Daily Losses Remain at ₹600 Crore Amid West Asia Tensions

Fuel prices up Rs 7.5/litre in 12 days; OMC losses still near Rs 600 crore daily

India’s state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) executed their fourth consecutive fuel price hike in two weeks, raising petrol and diesel…

May 25, 2026 20:04 IST

India’s Fuel Demand Slump: Consumption Drops 4.6% as Crude Bill Soars 50%

India’s fuel demand falls 4.6%; natural gas use down 16.7%, LNG imports plunge 29.6%

Despite lower consumption volumes, currency depreciation and record-high Brent crude averages caused India’s oil import bill to surge by $5.7…

Updated: May 24, 2026 18:37 IST

Petrol and Diesel Rates Surge by ₹5 per Litre in 10 Days as OMCs Pass on Global Crude Pressures

Third fuel price hike in 10 days; petrol up nearly Rs 5/L

Fueled by elevated crude prices near $120/bbl and daily under-recoveries of ₹700 crore, financial analysts predict further retail fuel price…

May 23, 2026 18:39 IST

Petrol losses still at Rs 10-14/litre; break-even requires crude at $85: BPCL CMD

Company plans Rs 25,000-cr capex for FY27.

May 19, 2026 23:06 IST

Iran war impact: India cuts export duties on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel from June 1

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

Corporate India Braces for Mid-Year Price Hikes as Fuel Shocks Threaten Margins

Fuel hike sparks fresh demand worries for India Inc

More price increases likely in FY27, say top executives

May 15, 2026 19:36 IST

HPCL, BPCL, IOCL down nearly 2%: Petrol & diesel prices hiked by Rs 3 after 4 years

HPCL, BPCL and IOCL shares are in focus after petrol and diesel prices were increased by around Rs 3 per…

Updated: May 15, 2026 11:42 IST

Porinju Veliyath’s 2026 contrarian stock picks. (AI-generated image from Gemini)

Porinju Veliyath’s portfolio: Why the super investor just bet on 2 beaten-down stocks near 52-week lows

Ace small-cap value hunter Porinju Veliyath has done what he does best, buy when the rest of the market is…

May 15, 2026 05:30 IST

How 25% CV growth and aggressive cost-cutting defied the Middle East crisis. (AI-generated image from Gemini)

Tata Motors Q4 profit surges 69.6%: Can CV growth survive the 2026 oil squeeze?

Tata Motors grew its sales volumes by an impressive 25% y-o-y to 1.32 lakh units in the March 2026 quarter…

May 14, 2026 05:30 IST

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