LPG refill booking interval cut from 45 to 25 days, says Union MoS Suresh GopiThe Centre has reduced the booking interval for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) refills from 45 days to 25 days, Union Minister of State for ...
07 Sep, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
Alternative fuels overtake petrol in India’s car sales for first time as CNG, EVs and hybrids gain groundIn response to soaring fuel costs, consumers are now leaning towards alternative fuels like CNG, hybrids, and electric vehicles, resulting ...
07 Sep, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Petrol loses its crown as alternative fuels overtake it in India’s record August auto salesAugust 2026 marked a historic milestone in India's auto retail market, exceeding all previous records. In a significant shift, alternative ...
07 Sep, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
Iran's government to raises price of petrol as US applies economic pressureIran will raise gasoline prices for users exceeding 110 liters monthly starting Tuesday. The price for the third quota will increase to 100...
07 Sep, 2026, 07.06 AM IST
Israel cuts fuel tax as US-Iran conflict pushes up gasoline pricesIsrael's finance minister ordered a fuel excise tax cut for two months. This action addresses the recent surge in gasoline prices across th...
06 Sep, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
India's passenger vehicle market tilts towards cleaner fuels; alternatives cross petrol: ReportCleaner-fuel vehicles now account for 42 percent of passenger car sales in India. This marks the first time these alternatives have outsold...
05 Sep, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
India’s August fuel story: Petrol, diesel up, LPG down sharplyPetrol and diesel sales saw significant year-on-year increases in August. This growth was fueled by greater mobility and a strengthening ec...
02 Sep, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
Windfall tax slashed on fuel exportsNew Delhi has reduced export duties on petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel. The levy on petrol exports is now ₹1.15 per litre, a significant ...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Petrol, diesel sales soar on erratic monsoon rains, LPG demand shifts to piped gasIndia’s petrol and diesel sales surged in August as erratic monsoon rainfall increased demand from farmers and motorists. Petrol consumptio...
01 Sep, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
Your EV is carrying six invisible passengers? EU data shows how electric cars differ from petrol & diesel vehiclesElectric vehicles are considerably heavier than their petrol-powered counterparts, mainly because of the added weight of their battery syst...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
Supreme Court dismisses PIL seeking ethanol content disclosure at petrol pumpsThe Supreme Court took action on Monday by dismissing a public interest litigation that sought mandatory transparency regarding ethanol per...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
Supreme Court dismisses PIL seeking disclosure of ethanol content in petrol at fuel pumpsThe Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation seeking mandatory disclosure of the exact ethanol content in ...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Russia is one of the world's top oil producers, so why is it still importing petrol from IndiaRussia is rationing petrol domestically as Ukrainian drone strikes damage its oil refineries. The nation continues crude oil production whi...
30 Aug, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
Automakers widen powertrain bets as petrol dominance weakensIndian automakers are expanding powertrain options as petrol's market share declines. New models offer electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid...
30 Aug, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian admits sanctions impacting economyIran's President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged sanctions impact the nation's economy. He stated that Iran is in a war situation and must a...
29 Aug, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Supreme Court to hear plea on ethanol labelling at petrol pumps on August 31The Supreme Court will hear a petition on August 31 regarding ethanol labelling. The plea seeks mandatory disclosure of ethanol percentages...
29 Aug, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
BPCL says no decision to replace E20 with E10, as govt debates lower-blend option for older vehiclesBharat Petroleum Corp Ltd has clarified that there are no plans to switch from E20 petrol to E10 fuel. Discussions are currently taking pla...
27 Aug, 2026, 04.33 PM IST