Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costsNations globally are taking action to protect citizens from rising energy prices. Countries are introducing subsidies, tax cuts and fuel co...
20 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Iran war energy shock drives India's interest in ethanol and other biofuelsIndia and Southeast Asian nations are boosting biofuel use amid global fuel disruptions. This move aims to reduce reliance on imported oil ...
15 May, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
From India to China, a look at what governments worldwide are doing to shield households from rising energy costsGovernments globally are implementing diverse strategies to mitigate soaring energy costs stemming from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Measu...
13 May, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
Centre proposes rules to recognise higher ethanol fuelsIndia's road transport ministry is set to update vehicle emission rules. Higher ethanol fuels like E85 and E100, along with B100 biodiesel,...
30 Apr, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
Petrol may vanish from your nearby pump, but that would be fineIndia is accelerating its move away from petrol and diesel, signaling a post-fossil fuel era for transport. Driven by economic, environment...
29 Apr, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
How Asia-Pacific is fighting a fuel shock that could get worseAsian nations are grappling with prolonged energy supply strains due to the Middle East conflict, prompting governments to implement costly...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
Oil prices surge from Iran conflict boosts global biofuel demandGlobal oil prices are surging due to a war in the Middle East. This is increasing demand for biofuels made from crops. Countries in Asia ar...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Clean energy startup Ecoil raises $2.5 million in round led by Fundalogical VenturesEcoil plans to use the capital to expand its operations, strengthen its technology platform, and expand its presence across major markets i...
07 Apr, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Indian Oil hits impressive biodiesel blending ratio, sets new benchmark by blending 23.24 crore litres of biodieselIndianOil has set a new benchmark by blending 23.24 crore liters of biodiesel with regular diesel, achieving a 0.49 percent blending ratio....
04 Sep, 2024, 11.15 AM IST
Trucks running on kitchen oil: Is India’s ambitious biodiesel plan yielding results?This greener fuel can help the country achieve its environmental goals, with the right incentives and infrastructure.
31 Aug, 2024, 10.03 AM IST
Fuel retailers invite tenders for 20 million litres of biodieselVendors will have to submit their bids online by July 25, according to the tender document. The contract for the supply of biodiesel shall ...
12 Jul, 2016, 06.58 PM IST
State oil firms like BPCL, HPCL seeking to buy 266 crore litres of ethanolState-run fossil fuel retailers have initiated a move to buy 266 crore litres of ethanol to blend with petrol and meet the 5 per cent blend...
28 Aug, 2015, 05.30 AM IST
Government launches sale of diesel doped with non-edible oilOil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched sale of diesel blended with 5 per cent non-edible oil extracted from palm stearin, at four cities.
10 Aug, 2015, 09.10 PM IST
Emami Agrotech starts bio-diesel retailing from Haldia plantEmami Agrotech has started retailing of bio-diesel from its plant at Haldia to make the product available for sale also in New Delhi, Vijay...
10 Aug, 2015, 08.34 PM IST
Oil PSUs start process to procure biodieselIndian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation have invited tenders for procurement of 850 millio...
31 Jul, 2015, 05.25 AM IST
IOCL, BPCL, HPCL begin process of maiden purchase of biodiesel for blending with dieselAccording to the tender document, IOCL will procure about 40 per cent of the total quantity while the balance will be shared between the ot...
30 Jul, 2015, 03.55 PM IST
- GoM likely to meet tomorrow to decide biodiesel policy
The Group of Ministers (GoM) on biofuels headed by Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar is likely to meet in New Delhi on Tuesday to decide on...
28 Jan, 2008, 09.20 PM IST