Petrol, diesel sales soar on weak monsoon rains, LPG demand shifts to piped gasPetrol and diesel sales saw a significant increase in July. Below-normal monsoon rains boosted demand from farmers and motorists. Diesel sa...
02 Aug, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
Govt says E20 fuel safe for vehicles, defends ethanol blending programmeThe government has defended its ethanol blending program, stating no engine damage has been found. Extensive testing and field experience c...
30 Jul, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
India plans up to quarter of 2027 LPG imports from US, sources sayIndia plans to buy a quarter of its LPG imports from the United States in 2027. This move aims to reduce Middle East reliance and support t...
28 Jul, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
India loses Russia oil discount as Red Sea, Hormuz risks upend crude marketsRussia's crude oil discounts for India have disappeared as Middle East supply disruptions and Red Sea shipping risks boost demand for alter...
24 Jul, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
No ethanol in premium petrol; no plans to restore E0/E10 petrol: GovernmentPremium petrol grades will continue without ethanol blending, the government stated. No decision has been made to increase ethanol blending...
23 Jul, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
Top OMCs post losses with government weighing relief measuresState-run oil companies HPCL and BPCL reported significant losses for the April-June quarter. This occurred as they sold petrol, diesel, an...
23 Jul, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
Rs 75,000 cr OMC loss: Oil ministry working on plan to offset losses. Companies seek financial support; Finance Ministry nod needed before proposal goes to CabinetOil Ministry is working on a proposal to compensate state-run oil marketing companies for losses incurred from selling fuel below market ra...
22 Jul, 2026, 06.47 AM IST
HPCL invites LNG suppliers for spot and long-term import dealsHindustan Petroleum Corp has invited LNG suppliers to register for future deliveries. The company seeks both spot purchases and long-term s...
20 Jul, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Samir Arora-backed Helios Mid Cap Fund adds Groww, 4 more stocks; hikes stake in Paytm and 29 othersSamir Arora-backed Helios Mid Cap Fund added Groww parent Billionbrains Garage Ventures and four other stocks to its June portfolio, while ...
18 Jul, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
Petrol, diesel sales surge in first half of JulyPetrol and diesel sales saw significant year-on-year increases in early July. Below-normal monsoon rains boosted demand from farmers and mo...
16 Jul, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
Swiggy and HPCL to pilot on-demand cooking gas cylinder delivery via InstamartSwiggy and Hindustan Petroleum announced a new partnership for cooking gas cylinder deliveries. This service marks India's first quick-comm...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
IOC, BPCL, HPCL step up fuel quality checks amid social media concernsIndian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum have intensified fuel quality inspections nationwide. These companies conducted thous...
14 Jul, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
India’s wartime buying spree leaves behind a cooking gas surplusIndia's fuel retailers now have excess cooking gas supplies. They had booked extra cargoes anticipating supply disruptions in the Persian G...
09 Jul, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Indian state refiners ready for Iran oil if US extends waiversIndian refiners are exploring Iranian crude purchases if US waivers extend beyond August. They have fully contracted shipments through Augu...
07 Jul, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
Stocks in news: RIL, Trent, Titan, Cochin Shipyard, Nestle, Indian OilMarkets extended their winning streak on Monday, supported by encouraging quarterly business updates. Reliance Industries received an admin...
07 Jul, 2026, 06.34 AM IST
Indian Oil, HPCL buy 7 million barrels of crude via tenders, trade sources sayIndian refiners Indian Oil Corp and Hindustan Petroleum Corp have collectively secured approximately 7 million barrels of crude oil through...
06 Jul, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
India lifts curbs on retail sale of petrol, diesel to commercial buyers from July 1India has removed restrictions on commercial buyers purchasing petrol and diesel from retail outlets, effective July 1. These emergency mea...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST