India's May fuel consumption up 2.4%; LPG demand drops 20% amid Hormuz disruptionsIndia's fuel consumption rose to 19.93 million metric tons in May, a slight increase from April but a 6.5% drop year-on-year. Liquefied pet...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Exports rise 15 per cent during April-May, government official saysIndia's merchandise exports show strong growth. Exports rose by 15 percent in April-May 2026-27. This happened despite global economic unce...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
OMCs losing nearly ₹700 per domestic LPG cylinder despite price hike: GovtCooking gas prices have risen again. Oil companies are still losing about ₹700 on each domestic LPG cylinder. International prices are up d...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
As OPEC+ meets, Iran war hobbles power to shape oil marketOPEC+ ministers are meeting to discuss increasing oil production quotas to combat surging prices, which have doubled since Strait of Hormuz...
07 Jun, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
OPEC+ set for fourth oil quota hike since Hormuz closure, sources sayOPEC+ is set to raise its oil output targets for the fourth straight month, a strategic move amidst production hurdles faced by some of its...
07 Jun, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
Indian households continue to pay among the lowest cooking gas prices in the world: Petroleum MinistryThe Indian household continues to buy cooking gas much cheaper than the household in any neighbouring country, and far below the price paid...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Russia's oil major says US companies benefit from the closure of the Strait of HormuzRosneft CEO Igor Sechin stated that American energy companies are benefiting most from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. He believes the...
06 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
US plans additional 12.5% tariff; India says talks on Section 301 probes ongoingThe US Trade Representative has proposed an additional 12.5% duty on 54 countries, including India, over alleged failure to restrict import...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
India's fuel exports fall to lowest since 2022 amid refinery maintenance, domestic demandIndia's refined fuel exports dropped significantly in May, reaching their lowest point since October 2022. Refinery maintenance, particular...
03 Jun, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
India overhauls inflation framework with new Producer Price Index, revised WPIIndia is set to introduce a new Producer Price Index and a revamped Wholesale Price Index from June 15. This significant overhaul aims to a...
02 Jun, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
OMCs stare at big losses despite recent price hikesOil Marketing Companies are facing substantial losses on petrol and diesel. Despite recent price increases, these companies are still losin...
02 Jun, 2026, 06.12 AM IST
Fuel duty cuts can power export hikeIndia's fuel exports are set to rise following export duty cuts. This move aims to restore shipments to Europe and West Asia. High crude oi...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
Jet fuel under-recovery at Rs 30/Litre, LPG demand managed: Govt as fuel sales surge 30% in MayDomestic jet fuel prices continue to track international markets with under-recovery of around Rs 30 per litre, the government said Monday,...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
Commercial LPG cylinder rates on June 1: Prices hiked by Rs 42 in DelhiCommercial LPG price hike: Commercial LPG cylinder prices have risen from June 1. Hotels and restaurants will face higher input costs. Dome...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
India’s exports hit $43.56 billion in April as shipments record double-digit growthWith exports soaring, India is charting a promising course for the 2026-27 fiscal year, recording a remarkable double-digit increase in tra...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
Bangladesh raises fuel prices again as global costs biteBangladesh has increased petrol and kerosene prices for the second time in six weeks. This move is expected to fuel inflation in the nation...
01 Jun, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
In 1859, Robert Chesebrough saw oil workers scraping sticky rod wax from drilling rigs, and it wasn’t just waste: It became VaselineA chemist named Robert Chesebrough discovered petroleum jelly in the 1800s. He saw value in a sticky wax that oil workers discarded. Cheseb...
30 May, 2026, 03.12 PM IST