India's cooking fuel shortage is driving up California's gas pricesIndia's cooking gas shortage, driven by the Strait of Hormuz closure, forces refiners to cut alkylate production. This directly impacts Cal...
18 May, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
‘It’s not like a lockdown is going to take place tomorrow’: Puri dismisses fears after PM Modi’s fuel-saving pushUnion Minister Hardeep Singh Puri reassured citizens that no lockdown-like restrictions are imminent despite Prime Minister Modi's call for...
12 May, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
PM Modi’s work from home appeal explained: Why the PM is asking Indians to WFH like they did in Covid eraPrime Minister Narendra Modi is asking Indians to embrace work-from-home and virtual meetings. This move aims to cut fuel use and reduce im...
12 May, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
India proposes new vehicle rules to allow higher ethanol-blended fuelsIndia has proposed amendments to its motor vehicle rules to formally integrate higher ethanol-blended fuels, including E85 (85% ethanol) an...
29 Apr, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Energy shock ripples from kitchens to forests as Africa and South Asia grapple with rising fuel costsGlobal fuel price hikes are pushing families in Kenya and India back to burning charcoal and wood. This reversal threatens years of progres...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Cooking gas shortage: India ramps up LPG output as West Asia conflict hits supplyIndia is ramping up LPG production and securing alternative imports as the Iran conflict disrupts supplies and deepens a nationwide cooking...
27 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
India cranks up output to cope with enduring cooking gas crisisIndia is grappling with a severe cooking gas shortage. Refineries are increasing output, and new supplies are being sourced globally, inclu...
24 Apr, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
China, India place strategic bets on clean energy out of favour in the WestChina and India are aggressively pursuing green hydrogen, investing billions to build massive production capacity. While China focuses on s...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
India LPG consumption slides 13% amid West Asia conflictIndia's LPG consumption plummeted by 13% in March due to West Asia conflict-induced supply disruptions. Despite government efforts to boost...
19 Apr, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
No serious LPG supply shortage reported by auto component makers so far, says govtAddressing an inter-ministerial briefing here on the recent developments in West Asia, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Heavy Indust...
13 Apr, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
This Simple Cleaning Trick Cuts Kitchen Grease Fast - No Harsh Chemicals NeededKitchen grease buildup is a common problem. Science now shows natural solutions can be highly effective. Basic household items like baking ...
03 Apr, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Incentives may be given for coal gasification: Minister for coal and mines G Kishan ReddyCoal gasification is an immediate substitute for some petroleum products and imported ammonia, Reddy said on the sidelines of an event to s...
02 Apr, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Cabinet decision on Ujjwala scheme to greatly help beneficiaries: PM ModiPM Modi tweeted, "The Cabinet decision pertaining to Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana will greatly help beneficiaries and enhance the movement...
25 Mar, 2023, 11.37 AM IST
Petroleum Min proposes changes in law to include hydrogen in mineral oilThe petroleum ministry has proposed amendments to existing law to include cleaner sources of energy like hydrogen within the definition of ...
17 Jun, 2021, 05.33 PM IST
Clean crude? Oil firms use offsets to claim green barrelsCarbon credits are financial instruments generated by projects that reduce or avert greenhouse-gas emissions such as mass tree plantings or...
16 Apr, 2021, 10.10 PM IST
India, Nepal PMs launch cross-border oil pipeline; linking Motihari with AmlekhgunjIndia is already supplying diesel to Bangladesh through crossborder train and plans to build pipeline to supply petroleum products to its e...
11 Sep, 2019, 07.46 AM IST
- PSU oil companies spend $5 bn on clean fuel
Indian Oil Corp(IOC), the nation’s second-biggest refiner, and its state-run rivals are spending Rs 235 bn ($5 bn) to produce cleaner fuels...
16 Dec, 2009, 01.33 AM IST