India targets 10-fold clean fuel output jump in next 5-10 years to curb importsIndia aims for a tenfold increase in compressed biogas production over the next decade. The government plans to address supply chain uncert...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
Top 5 city gas distributors drive over half of CBG salesFive city gas distributors led national compressed biogas sales in 2025-26. The overall blending ratio reached 0.92%, nearing the governmen...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.59 AM IST
BP to sell 20% stake in Venezuela's Cocuina gas field to Trinidad's NGC, sources sayBP will sell a stake in a Venezuelan gas field to Trinidad's National Gas Company. This agreement follows Venezuela granting BP a license t...
10 Aug, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
Ethanol, EVs must coexist in India's clean mobility transition; E20 mileage impact limited: IFGEIFGE said India needs a diversified energy strategy comprising ethanol, electric vehicles, hybrids, CNG and hydrogen, particularly as nearl...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
Ethanol-blended diesel fails safety tests as flash point drops sharplyEthanol-blended diesel failed safety specifications, which sharply lowered its flash point. This technical issue effectively rules out wide...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
India expands LNG sourcing from 6 to 15 countries to cut supply risks: GovtIndia has nearly trebled its liquefied natural gas suppliers to fifteen countries. The nation also broadened its crude oil sourcing network...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
Natural gas loses momentum despite geopolitical risks: Will prices recover?Natural gas prices remain subdued despite Middle East tensions, as abundant U.S. production, rising LNG supplies and healthy inventories ou...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Cabinet approves GOBARdhan scheme with Rs 23,731 crore outlayThe Scheme aims to increase domestic Compressed Biogas (CBG) production nearly ten-fold, mobilize large-scale private investment and create...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Cabinet approves GOBARdhan biogas scheme, Guwahati-Tezpur highway worth Rs 32,701 crore combinedThe Union Cabinet approved two significant projects totaling over Rs 32,000 crore. The GOBARdhan scheme aims to boost biogas production nat...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
India's fuel demand increased 2.9% in July, with gasoline and diesel sales showing strong growthIndia's overall fuel demand saw a 2.9% increase in July compared to last year. Gasoline consumption climbed 9.2%, while diesel usage rose b...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
India may charge gas users to fund planned $42 billion fuel reserves, sources sayIndia is considering levies on cooking gas and natural gas consumers to fund a proposed $42 billion multi-fuel strategic reserve programme ...
05 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
ONGC to reserve half of new oil storage for strategic reservesIndia's Oil and Natural Gas Corp will reserve half of its planned oil storage. This new facility will meet the country's strategic petroleu...
03 Aug, 2026, 08.00 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
Union Cabinet approves Samudra Manthan scheme, Rs 84,084 crore push for deepwater oil and gas explorationThe Union Cabinet has approved the Samudra Manthan mission with a financial outlay of Rs 84,084 crore, aimed at boosting deepwater and ultr...
31 Jul, 2026, 07.24 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
PNGRB plans to open city gas for external investorsThe PNGRB plans to allow third-party capital investment in city gas distribution areas. This move aims to expand natural gas reach and prom...
30 Jul, 2026, 01.19 AM IST
Will using E20 petrol lead to insurance claim rejection? Here’s what govt saysThe Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has clarified E20 petrol use. Insurance claims cannot be rejected solely based on using E20 fuel....
28 Jul, 2026, 10.37 PM IST