US-Iran peace deal brings relief, but India turns to a risk at homeIndia just got a near-term macroeconomic breather from a US-Iran peace deal. However, early monsoon weakness and potential El Niño conditio...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
EV demand charges ahead but supply runs lowIndia's electric car and two-wheeler demand has nearly doubled. High fuel prices are driving consumers to switch. This surge has created a ...
29 May, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Bulk buyers shifting to retail pumps behind fuel demand spike in parts of IndiaFuel demand is rising at some Indian petrol pumps. Bulk diesel buyers are switching to retail outlets due to a large price gap. This is cau...
21 May, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
Wars in West Asia and Ukraine are turning shipping costs into steel sector’s biggest headacheIn the face of a daunting 28-30% increase in international freight costs, India's steel sector is at a crossroads. The unrest in West Asia ...
21 May, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Should petrol, diesel prices go up by Rs 25 per litre? Oil companies are staring at Rs 1,380 crore daily lossIndian fuel retailers are facing steep under-recoveries despite a recent Rs 3 hike, with analysts estimating losses of Rs 25/litre and dail...
18 May, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Thali costs rise in April on higher tomato, vegetable oil, LPG pricesHome-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thali costs rose 2% year-on-year in April, primarily due to increased prices of tomatoes, vegetab...
08 May, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
No happy hour yet: Alcohol makers flag cost shock, seek state price hikeAlcoholic beverage makers are urging state governments for price increases. Rising costs for cans and bottles are impacting production. Sup...
07 May, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
April oil demand slump reflects supply squeeze, not price pain: JPMorganGlobal oil demand is falling due to supply shortages, not high prices. This is a forced demand loss. Supply disruptions surged in March and...
28 Apr, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
Crude shock, higher premiums hit Reliance O2C margins as Iran war disrupts supply chainsReliance Industries' Oil-to-Chemicals segment faced margin pressures in the March quarter due to rising crude premiums, elevated freight, a...
25 Apr, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
India among the worst hit by West Asia crisis, says Gita Gopinath; oil, food and fertilisers all at riskIndia faces severe economic challenges from the West Asia conflict. Disruptions affect oil, gas, and supply chains. Actual shortages are oc...
24 Apr, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Household LPG sales fall 8% in MarchIn March, household LPG sales experienced a notable 8 percent decline, largely attributed to state oil companies adjusting their supplies a...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Crude cargo traffic likely to get caught up in war logjam againA US naval blockade of Iranian ports, following failed ceasefire talks, has increased uncertainty over energy cargo movements and the risk ...
14 Apr, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
India doubles 5-kg LPG cylinder quota to ease supply concerns amid Hormuz tensionsThe government has doubled the daily quota of 5-kg LPG cylinders for migrant workers. This move aims to stabilize fuel supplies amidst glob...
07 Apr, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Ready-to-eat meals, packaged foods see over 15% demand growth on Amazon amid LPG crunchAmazon India reports a surge in demand for ready-to-eat meals, with instant noodles and packaged foods growing over 15% due to LPG shortage...
18 Mar, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
LPG shortage forces manufacturers to switch fuels to keep production runningManufacturers are transitioning to alternative fuels like oxy-acetylene and diesel to mitigate LPG supply shortages impacting production. C...
18 Mar, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
LPG output in India surges 30% as govt tackles gas shortageDomestic LPG production surged 30% as the government reinforced fuel availability, assuring consumers of sufficient supplies. Refineries ar...
13 Mar, 2026, 10.13 PM IST
India's oil contingency plan in pipeline amid Iran disruptions: Export curbs, more Russian crude, LPG rationing on tableIndia is preparing for potential fuel shortages. The govt is exploring options like limiting fuel exports and increasing Russian crude impo...
03 Mar, 2026, 10.01 AM IST