OMCs lost Rs 18.9/litre on diesel, ₹6 on petrol in Q1State-run oil companies faced significant losses in the April-June quarter, losing ₹18.9 per litre on diesel and ₹6 on petrol. This downtur...
04 Jul, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
Govt seeks to quell public backlash on ethanol-mixed fuel after 'experiment' remarkIndia's government is facing a growing backlash over its mandatory E20 ethanol-blended petrol policy. Motorists are protesting lower fuel e...
03 Jul, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
E20 causes ‘minor’ drop in vehicle mileage, Puri says, as India gears up for E100 fuelThe Petroleum Minister acknowledged a minor drop in fuel efficiency with E20 petrol but highlighted improved acceleration and engine perfor...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
E20 causes ‘minor’ drop in vehicle mileage, Puri says, as India gears up for E100 fuelThe Petroleum Minister acknowledged a minor drop in fuel efficiency with E20 petrol but highlighted improved acceleration and engine perfor...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Why petrol and diesel prices haven't fallen yet? Hardeep Singh Puri hints at rate cut after sustained low crude pricesFuel prices might see a dip if international crude oil rates stay low for a few more weeks, according to Union Minister Hardeep Puri. Oil c...
03 Jul, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
Crude inventory nears 1-year high on stronger importsIndia's crude oil reserves have surged to a near one-year peak, reaching 104 million barrels by June's end. This rebound follows a signific...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
India plans to cut reliance on Middle East oil, tap spot market after war shockIndia's state refiners are pivoting away from Middle Eastern oil contracts following the Iran war's supply disruptions. They plan to boost ...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Why India stayed resilient through the Hormuz crisisIndia successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz closure, ensuring energy security for its citizens. Despite a significant drop in West As...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Hormuz traffic eases; Iran revives crude supply pitch to IndiaMaritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is normalizing, with most India-bound energy shipments successfully navigating the chokepoint...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
India, Iran revive energy dialogue as ministers meet on BRICS sidelinesIndia and Iran are exploring new avenues for energy sector collaboration, as announced by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri following a mee...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
ONGC, bp sign technical services contract to boost production from Western Offshore BasinONGC and bp have inked a deal to boost oil and gas output from the Western Offshore Basin. This partnership leverages bp's global expertise...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
No real spike in petrol, diesel prices in India despite global crude oil market volatility: Hardeep Singh PuriAddressing a press conference during his visit to Sonbhadra as part of the Centre's campaign marking 12 years of the Narendra Modi governme...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
Fuel prices to be reviewed based on crude oil supply, says Union Minister Suresh GopiUnion Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi said the government will review fuel prices based on the availability of ...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
No shortage of energy in country, LPG, oil supply situation comfortable: Hardeep Singh PuriSpeaking with reporters in Ludhiana, Puri further asserted that, while fuel prices rose considerably in many countries, rates in India drop...
13 Jun, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
Nagaland seeks restart of petroleum exploration as Rio discusses plans with Hardeep PuriNagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio met Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep S Puri to discuss restarting petroleum exploration and production ...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
Women-led development will add 2-3% to GDP: Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh PuriUnion Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday highlighted that shifting from "women-centric" to "women-led" deve...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
India has 76 days of fuel reserves, oil supplies secure: Hardeep Singh PuriIndia possesses robust fuel reserves, sufficient for approximately one month of disruption. The nation's diversified sourcing strategy and ...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.31 PM IST