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
India's coal production surges 7.51% in July 2026 to 69.75 MT, dispatch up 17.34%India's coal production reached 69.75 million tonnes in July 2026, showing strong growth. Coal dispatch also grew significantly to 86.33 mi...
02 Aug, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
Petrol could cost Rs 125/litre without ethanol blending: GovernmentThe Ministry of Petroleum defended the Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme against criticisms. It stated petrol prices would have risen signif...
01 Aug, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
Indian Oil rules out shift from Gulf crude despite regional conflictIndian Oil Corp will continue using Gulf crude, it said citing freight advantages and refinery configurations. The company anticipates no i...
01 Aug, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
IOC slips into loss in Q1 on holding fuel prices despite rise in costIndian Oil Corporation reported losses for the June quarter that were lower than analysts expected. This was largely due to efficiency impr...
31 Jul, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
Indian Oil raises $500 mn under RBI's concessional forex swap window, eyes moreIndian Oil Corporation secured five hundred million dollars through a special Reserve Bank of India swap facility. This concessional forex ...
31 Jul, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
Indian Oil to hire dedicated vessel to ferry LPG cylinders from Sri Vijaya Puram to all islandsIndian Oil Corporation Limited plans a dedicated vessel for LPG supply. This initiative aims to ensure uninterrupted cylinder delivery acro...
31 Jul, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
By how much will E20 petrol reduce your car's mileage? One ministry says one thing, another says anotherThe Road ministry said E20 petrol might hit your mileage by 2-6%, based on a study by ARAI, SIAM, and Indian Oil Corporation. The statement...
31 Jul, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
IndianOil set for board revamp as govt proposes four MD positionsThe government plans to restructure Indian Oil Corporation's board. Four managing director positions will replace the current structure. Fu...
31 Jul, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
Some BS-III vehicles may need rubber parts replaced for E20 fuel, says GadkariOlder vehicles generally show no significant performance changes with E20 fuel. Some BS-III vehicles manufactured before 2016 may require m...
29 Jul, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
India's top refiner IOCL scouts stakes in gas carriers as it plans higher US importsIndian Oil Corporation is seeking to acquire a fifty percent stake in very large gas carriers. This move prepares the company for increased...
29 Jul, 2026, 02.16 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
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
Indian refiners halt Iraq oil loadings on rising Hormuz riskDue to heightened security worries, Indian refiners have paused crude oil loadings from Iraq, with major players like Indian Oil Corp. and ...
22 Jul, 2026, 11.17 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
Indian Oil Corp cancels Iraq oil lifting amid Hormuz attacks, sources sayIndian Oil Corp cancelled lifting Iraqi oil from Basrah Oil Terminal. Increased risks and attacks in the Strait of Hormuz prompted this dec...
21 Jul, 2026, 02.26 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