RBI policy rate hike to immediately pinch retail customersThe RBI has raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, its first hike since February 2023, which could make floating-rate home, car ...
07 Oct, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
RBI policy confronts a world with long tailsThe RBI is likely to begin raising rates in October, with another hike possible in Q4 2026, as inflation risks broaden. Higher oil prices, ...
05 Oct, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
India may be best placed to fill a China-sized hole in fuel exportsIndia could emerge as a key swing supplier of refined fuels as China suspends October exports, helped by recovering Middle Eastern crude im...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
Flying IndiGo gets costlier as airline raises fuel charges after another ATF hikeIndiGo will increase fuel charges for both domestic and international flights starting from October 6, 2026. The increase follows a 13.2% r...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
Despite G7, fuel inflation will remainG7's recent decision to release 100 million barrels of oil from reserves is unlikely to significantly alleviate fuel inflation as it overla...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
Half a dozen small hybrids getting ready for Indian launchAutomakers including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Toyota and Renault are preparing around half a dozen small hybrid vehicles for India over the ...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
Can nuclear reactors really travel by truck? The tiny power plants raising huge questions about cost, safety and securityFor decades, nuclear power has been associated with enormous plants, complex infrastructure and large cooling systems. A new generation of ...
04 Oct, 2026, 01.30 AM IST
Fuel, finance shocks already hitting global economy; India better placed but not insulated: Neelkanth MishraHigher fuel costs and tighter financial conditions are significantly affecting global demand and capital costs. India is comparatively bett...
03 Oct, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Nayara Energy raises petrol price by Rs 5, diesel by Rs 3Nayara Energy has raised petrol prices by Rs 5 a litre and diesel by Rs 3 across its more than 7,000 fuel stations as higher crude and refi...
03 Oct, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Alaska spent $46.9 million to lower electric bills in 186 communities in FY2025, covering 148.5 million kWh, where rural power costs can be far higherIn fiscal year 2025, Alaska committed around $46.9 million to assist 186 remote communities with rising electricity expenses. By targeting ...
02 Oct, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
October 2026 rule changes: No PUC, no fuel, higher Mumbai tolls, UPI charges and 4 more updatesOctober 2026 brings seven rule and policy changes that could affect motorists, businesses and consumers across India. The updates include D...
01 Oct, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
India will ask private fuel retailers to end sales rationingIndia's Oil Secretary Neeraj Mittal announced that private fuel retailers must not ration fuel sales. Despite rising oil prices, there have...
01 Oct, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Mind the diesel retail-bulk gapHigh global diesel prices are impacting government-owned refiners who maintain frozen retail prices for domestic customers. Private refiner...
30 Sep, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
Diesel price hits record highs ahead of U.S. midterm elections 2026: Texas, California, other key political states are taking measures to offer relief for Americans. Details hereDiesel price today: White House is considering regulatory relief that would allow broader sales of red-dyed diesel, a move that could allow...
30 Sep, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
Cheaper at pumps, costlier in bulk: Jio-bp, Nayara cap diesel sales; PSUs may follow: ReportJio-bp and Nayara Energy have capped diesel purchases at their petrol pumps as industrial and bulk buyers shift to cheaper retail fuel, wid...
29 Sep, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Government may examine UPI MDR applicability on petrol pump payments: SourcesThe concerns of fuel retailers centre on the impact of MDR on an industry where margins are relatively low, those cited above said. The gov...
24 Sep, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
50 litres per customer: Private pumps ration diesel as oil shock deepensPrivate fuel retailers have started limiting diesel sales at their pumps due to rising crude prices. Several Jio-BP outlets have imposed ca...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.20 PM IST