Ethanol could soon make its way to Indian kitchensIndia's petroleum ministry is developing a policy for ethanol as a mainstream cooking fuel. This initiative aims to reduce dependence on im...
20 Jul, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
Bharatgas introduces Lite ZIP, a next-generation lightweight LPG cylinder, to expand to 100 cities by August 15Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd has launched Bharatgas Lite ZIP for premium LPG customers. This new offering provides instant connections ...
19 Jul, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
'Babua wakes up at noon, hits gym in evening, no time for people': Adityanath's swipe at AkhileshUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took a swipe at Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, alleging he lacked vision and rarely met...
18 Jul, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Iran-linked tankers U-turn, zig-zag as US enforces blockadeUS sanctions on Iranian shipping have been reimposed, impacting tanker movements. Several Iran-linked tankers changed course in the Gulf of...
17 Jul, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
LPG subsidy bill may top Rs 1 lakh crore in FY27, create Rs 70,000 cr gap over Budget allocationIndia's LPG subsidy bill may surpass Rs 1 lakh crore in fiscal year 2027. This projection indicates a significant shortfall against the bud...
17 Jul, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
India's oil firms promote liquid LPG cylinders to reduce fuel lossesOil companies are encouraging commercial users to switch to liquid off-take LPG cylinders. This shift promises significant cost savings and...
17 Jul, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Petrol, diesel sales surge in first half of JulyPetrol and diesel sales saw significant year-on-year increases in early July. Below-normal monsoon rains boosted demand from farmers and mo...
16 Jul, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
Manipur fuel transporters threaten strike over highway extortionManipur transporters are demanding action against highway extortion. They allege illegal collections are levied on fuel tankers despite sec...
16 Jul, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
Magicpin rolls out AI assistant Vera across 6 international markets, eyes further overseas expansionMagicpin announced Vera's international rollout across six nations. The AI assistant offers real-time order insights to businesses. This ex...
16 Jul, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Staring down the barrel: India Inc stockpiles ahead of festive seasonTo ensure smooth production during the vital festive period, companies are proactively increasing their imports and enhancing buffer stocks...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
Instamart ties up with HPCL to launch India’s first on-demand LPG cylinder delivery on quick commerceInstamart and HPCL launch India's first on-demand LPG cylinder delivery service. Consumers can now order HP Navya composite LPG cylinders v...
15 Jul, 2026, 07.27 PM IST
Swiggy and HPCL to pilot on-demand cooking gas cylinder delivery via InstamartSwiggy and Hindustan Petroleum announced a new partnership for cooking gas cylinder deliveries. This service marks India's first quick-comm...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
India can find alternative sources for crude, but LPG at risk: ExecutivesIndustry executives said India should be able to source alternative crude and LNG supplies, albeit at higher prices. LPG supplies, however,...
15 Jul, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Oil firms eye wider rollout of lightweight 10-kg LPG cylinders for commercial usersState-owned oil companies are considering offering lightweight ten-kilogram LPG cylinders to commercial users. These composite cylinders co...
13 Jul, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
India's crude imports remain resilient despite Strait of Hormuz tensionsIndia's crude oil imports are insulated from Hormuz Strait tensions currently. Refiners have successfully diversified their import portfoli...
09 Jul, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
India’s top 3 fuel retailers may report Rs 47,700 crore loss in Q1. What’s behind this?India's three largest fuel retailers—HPCL, BPCL and IOCL—are expected to report a combined EBITDA loss of up to Rs 47,700 crore in Q1FY27 a...
09 Jul, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Maharashtra floods sweep away 3,000 LPG cylinders; people loot them after DM says 'don't touch or collect'Heavy rains inundated the HPCL Patalganga LPG plant in Raigad district. Approximately three thousand LPG cylinders were swept into the Pata...
09 Jul, 2026, 09.15 AM IST