Ethanol blending has strengthened India's energy security without hurting vehicle performance: Former IOCL ChairmanIndia's ethanol blending programme is bolstering energy security, boosting farmer incomes by nearly ₹1.6 lakh crore, and cutting emissions ...
04 Jul, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
Energy-hungry Asia is already drawing lessons from Iran crisisAsia is learning crucial lessons from the recent Persian Gulf conflict, emphasizing the need for larger energy reserves and a wider array o...
04 Jul, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Russia halts petrol sales in city as Ukraine strikes deepen fuel crisisUkrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure have triggered a severe fuel crisis, forcing curbs on sales and leading to price hikes. ...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.46 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, 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
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 not exporting fuel directly to Russia, any supplies are trader-led: PuriIndia's Oil Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, has stated that Indian companies are not directly supplying refined fuels to Russia. While report...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
India refiner Nayara's gasoline sold to Russia via traders, sources sayIndian refiner Nayara Energy's gasoline is reportedly reaching Russia, which faces fuel shortages due to Ukrainian attacks. While Indian Oi...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
Airlines shun Rs 10,000-crore ATF subsidy as fuel prices fallA Rs 10,000-crore jet fuel price stabilisation programme has failed to attract any airline sign-ups. The scheme, designed to shield carrier...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
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
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'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
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
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