A 'Trump put' for oil? Indian refiners aren't worried about an immediate supply crunchIndian refiners expect stable oil supplies despite renewed West Asia conflict. They believe US President Trump will open alternative routes...
17 Jul, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
India's oil firms promote liquid LPG cylinders to reduce fuel lossesOil companies are encouraging commercial users to switch to liquid off-take LPG cylinders. This shift promises significant cost savings and...
17 Jul, 2026, 12.23 AM 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
Staring down the barrel: India Inc stockpiles ahead of festive seasonTo ensure smooth production during the vital festive period, companies are proactively increasing their imports and enhancing buffer stocks...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.30 AM 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
India can find alternative sources for crude, but LPG at risk: ExecutivesIndustry executives said India should be able to source alternative crude and LNG supplies, albeit at higher prices. LPG supplies, however,...
15 Jul, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Fresh US-Iran clash clouds IEA oil outlook despite June supply lift from Hormuz reopeningGlobal oil supply rebounded in June after a ceasefire allowed Strait of Hormuz transit. However, renewed hostilities between the United Sta...
10 Jul, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
India's crude imports remain resilient despite Strait of Hormuz tensionsIndia's crude oil imports are insulated from Hormuz Strait tensions currently. Refiners have successfully diversified their import portfoli...
09 Jul, 2026, 05.26 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
India’s top 3 fuel retailers may report Rs 47,700 crore loss in Q1. What’s behind this?India's three largest fuel retailers—HPCL, BPCL and IOCL—are expected to report a combined EBITDA loss of up to Rs 47,700 crore in Q1FY27 a...
09 Jul, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Thali costs rose by 5% in June on higher tomato, onion, LPG pricesHome-cooked thali costs increased in June due to higher vegetable and fuel prices. Tomato and onion prices saw significant year-on-year inc...
08 Jul, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
City gas companies say government's 100k PNG connections-a-day target unviableCity gas distributors face government targets for household piped natural gas connections. Companies describe these ambitious goals as unre...
08 Jul, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
Cooktops in high demand as West Asia war alters household habitsHome appliance makers are boosting induction cooktop production significantly. This surge is driven by consumers adopting hybrid cooking me...
07 Jul, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
Diplomatic relations, right decisions: PM Modi outlines how India weathered Iran warPrime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's successful navigation of the West Asia crisis, attributing it to timely and correct decisi...
04 Jul, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
India weighs 30-day LPG stockpile as BPCL leads storage expansion amid energy security pushIndia is boosting its LPG reserves to a 30-day supply, a strategic move prompted by the Iran war highlighting supply route vulnerabilities....
01 Jul, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
India raises LPG supplies to industries, government saysIndia has made significant strides in enhancing LPG availability for commercial and industrial users by removing previous supply restrictio...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
Government restores non-domestic LPG supplies to pre-crisis levelsIndia has restored non-domestic packed LPG supplies to their pre-crisis levels. This welcome development follows a significant improvement ...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.03 PM IST