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Fuel testing
‘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
India’s July Petroleum Demand Diverges: Petrol and Diesel Surging as LPG Usage Plunges 17%
Road-fuel demand accelerates in July; LPG consumption plunges 17.4%

India’s petroleum demand saw stark divergence in July 2026, with strong road-fuel consumption lifting petrol and diesel sales by nearly…

Updated: August 3, 2026 05:09 IST
Petrol, diesel sales
Petrol sales rise 9.7%, diesel jumps 10.7% in July as delayed monsoon boosts demand: Report

Diesel sales—the country’s largest consumed fuel and a key indicator of economic activity—rose 10.7% year-on-year to 7.12 million tonnes in…

August 2, 2026 17:57 IST
Inside ‘Samudra Manthan’: What ONGC’s 150-well deepwater drill means for India’s offshore future
Inside ‘Samudra Manthan’: What ONGC’s 150-well deepwater drill means for India’s offshore future

The exploration will be spearheaded by DeepX, a mission-mode team of more than 30 experts that will work with advanced…

August 1, 2026 17:23 IST
Nitin Gadkari replies on E-20 fuel questions with respect to warranty, mileage and changes required in BSIII vehicles to comply with E-20
Is E20 good for BS-III vehicles? Here’s what Gadkari told Parliament

Amid political and public debate in India regarding the mandatory rollout of petrol blended with 20% ethanol, Nitin Gadkari said…

Updated: July 30, 2026 19:29 IST
E20 fuel
Govt: E20 actual impact is minimal; 20 kmpl may see a difference of just 0.6 kmpl

“An average vehicle delivering 20 kmpl may see a difference of just 0.6 kmpl after switching to E20,” the Ministry…

Updated: July 28, 2026 20:20 IST
Kejriwal announces townhall on E20 in Delhi asks youth to join.
‘Join in large numbers’: Kejriwal invites all to join ‘National Town Hall Against E20’ in Delhi on August 1

Kejriwal also said that AAP’s online petition seeking to make E20 fuel optional has garnered more than two lakh signatures.

July 27, 2026 15:25 IST
BPCL reports net loss of Rs 1,872 crore in Q1 as downstream business drags earnings
BPCL reports net loss of Rs 1,872 crore in Q1 as downstream business drags earnings 

BPCL swings to Rs 1,872 crore Q1 loss as downstream losses offset revenue growth; see how segment performance shaped earnings.

Updated: July 22, 2026 15:42 IST
India Hikes Diesel and ATF Export Taxes by ₹7/Litre Amid West Asia Energy Tensions
Centre raises diesel, ATF export levies by Rs 7/litre; cuts petrol duty

The Centre has raised export duties on diesel to ₹15.50 and ATF to ₹14.50 per litre to secure domestic supply,…

July 16, 2026 18:58 IST
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Nitin Gadkari admits ethanol-blended fuel lowers mileage, dismisses vehicle damage claims

Ethanol-blended fuel reduces mileage due to chemical changes, says Minister Nitin Gadkari, dismissing social media damage claims.

July 9, 2026 17:32 IST
Beyond Crude: Non-Petroleum Surge Powers India’s Sharp Export Rebound to $45B
Export recovery extends beyond petroleum: GTRI

A detailed analysis by think tank GTRI shows that while petroleum exports grew rapidly, a double-digit rise in non-oil segments…

July 3, 2026 22:42 IST
Fuel prices may come down by August, but don't expect relief just yet
Crude cools, will petrol and diesel rates go down soon? Experts see Rs 2-4/litre cut

Global crude prices have fallen below $70 a barrel, prompting India’s largest private fuel retailer to cut prices. State-run oil…

Updated: July 2, 2026 09:57 IST
Petrol export levy raised to ₹4/litre; diesel, ATF duties lowered

The government raises petrol export duty to ₹4 per litre while lowering diesel and ATF levies effective July 1, adjusting…

June 30, 2026 22:17 IST
Diesel, petrol sale curbs withdrawn from July 1

The government lifts temporary restrictions on petrol and diesel sales to industrial and commercial consumers from July 1, restoring normal…

Updated: June 30, 2026 05:14 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
E20 Policy Under Scrutiny Amid Widespread Complaints
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
E20 Policy Under Scrutiny Amid Widespread Complaints
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
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