Industrial output outlook hinges on monsoon progress; coal stocks, exports may cushion weather risks: ReportAdverse weather could impact mining, but higher coal stocks and improved petroleum exports are expected to cushion the blow, supporting man...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Jet fuel price cut by Rs 5/litre as global oil prices easeA significant drop in jet fuel prices, by nearly Rs 5 per litre, brings welcome relief to Indian airlines. This reduction, driven by fallin...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
Petrol, Diesel prices cut on July 1: Check latest fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and other citiesNayara Energy has slashed petrol prices by Rs 5 and diesel by Rs 3 per litre, attributing the move to easing international crude oil costs....
01 Jul, 2026, 08.10 AM 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
USS Juneau's final mission: After serving in Vietnam, the Gulf War and disaster relief, a Japanese torpedo sends this piece of history to the Pacific seabedThe USS Juneau, a veteran amphibious transport dock with a distinguished 40-year career, has been deliberately sunk in the Pacific Ocean du...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.01 AM IST
Nayara Energy cuts petrol price by Rs 5, diesel by Rs 3 amid softening oil pricesNayara Energy has slashed petrol prices by Rs 5 and diesel by Rs 3 per litre nationwide, marking the first reduction in over two years. Thi...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.57 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
India plans to add strategic fuel reserves after Iran war shockIndia is bolstering its energy security by planning strategic reserves of crude oil, LPG, and LNG to cover up to a month's demand, aiming t...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
Haldia Petrochemicals pipeline fire in West Bengal leaves several injuredA major fire incident occurred at Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd's refinery in West Bengal on Tuesday, triggered by a leak in a naphtha pipeline...
30 Jun, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Force Motors in pact with road ministry for scheme to modernise Delhi-NCR commercial vehicle fleetForce Motors has inked a deal with the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways to join the government's commercial vehicle replacement scheme...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
India lifts curbs on retail sale of petrol, diesel to commercial buyers from July 1India has removed restrictions on commercial buyers purchasing petrol and diesel from retail outlets, effective July 1. These emergency mea...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
BPCL to buy 40% stake in Shell, Tiki Tar venture to expand value-added bitumen businessBharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. is acquiring a 40% stake in Tiki Tar and Shell India for Rs 85 crore, marking its significant entry into ...
29 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Repeated crises reaffirm role of PSU oil firmsDuring national emergencies such as floods and the recent pandemic, India's state-run oil companies have shown their crucial importance by ...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
From floods to war, state-run oil firms prove indispensable despite repeated privatisation bidsIndia's state-run oil companies have proven indispensable during national crises, from floods and pandemics to global conflicts. Despite pa...
28 Jun, 2026, 01.09 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
China state refiners considering resuming Iran oil imports, sources sayChina's major state-owned refiners, Sinopec and PetroChina, are exploring a return to purchasing Iranian oil after a U.S. waiver, marking a...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Karnataka HC directs OMCs to honour ethanol offtake pactState-run oil companies must honor their ethanol offtake agreements, a high court ruled, offering a significant boost to dedicated ethanol ...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.36 PM IST