Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries plunge Russia into a summer fuel crisisUkrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries are causing widespread fuel shortages and long queues at gas stations across Russia. This...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
E25 petrol blend's test drive begins; study report expected by end of next yearIndia is embarking on testing E25 petrol, which contains 25% ethanol, to evaluate its capabilities in vehicles. This initiative seeks to bo...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
No single road to clean mobilityIndia stands at a pivotal moment in its mobility sector, where reducing oil dependency is critical due to global energy challenges. Ethanol...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.55 PM 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
India's Russian oil imports to hit record high in June, data showsIndia's Russian oil imports hit an all-time high in June, reaching approximately 2.70 million barrels per day. This surge is attributed to ...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Sri Lanka reduces fuel prices after Middle East ceasefireSri Lanka on Tuesday cut fuel prices by up to six percent, the first such move since the Middle East war triggered a surge in energy prices...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
Russia may allow lower quality fuel production, imports as supply crisis bites: ReportRussia is reportedly considering a temporary rollback on fuel quality standards, allowing the production and import of lower-grade gasoline...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
Not blueberries, not turmeric: Top neurologist recommends the diet linked to better memory and lower dementia riskForget miracle 'superfoods' for brain health; a balanced diet is key, according to neurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar. The Mediterranean diet, ri...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.06 PM 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
India’s ethanol strategy: Automakers treading cautiously, consumers remain unconvinced and experts are waryWith the rollout of E85 fuel and policy changes to support mass flex-fuel deployment, the government is attempting something few large econ...
28 Jun, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
Hormuz oil shock echoes 1973 embargo lessonsThe recent Strait of Hormuz closure, though brief, signals a potential turning point for global energy. Echoing the 1973 oil embargo, this ...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Oil falls to pre-war levels, no change in petrol and diesel prices in IndiaGlobal crude oil prices have fallen to their lowest levels since before the Iran conflict, with Brent slipping to around USD 72–73 per barr...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
'May affect your warranty': Ford India allegedly warns ethanol petrol can damage engines and reduce mileageFord India customer care has warned that using fuel with a higher ethanol blend, such as E20, may damage the engine or emission system and ...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
China's EV exports in May rise 50% on-year to reach record highChina’s exports of electric vehicles hit a record $9.2 billion in May, rising nearly 50% year-on-year, as global demand for cleaner transpo...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
Global Market: BOJ policymakers push for faster rate hikes as inflation risks mountThe Bank of Japan is growing more concerned about persistent inflation, with some policymakers advocating faster interest rate hikes after ...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
India nears 50% domestic coal use in import-based power plants, sources sayIndia is significantly boosting the use of domestic coal at power plants previously reliant on imports, aiming to slash costly overseas pur...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.07 AM IST