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No proposal to bring uniformity in petrol, diesel prices in country: Government
June 04, 2024

State-run oil marketing companies such as Indian Oil Corp, Bharat Petroleum Corp, and Hindustan Petroleum Corp review the retail prices on a daily basis, and enforce any revisions at 6 am to align them with the rates of international crude oil and foreign exchange.

Ethanol fuel blending on course to meet govt's target of 12%; distilleries hope to keep up momentum after another rate hike
June 04, 2024

Ethanol, which is being produced from rice and maize, reduces carbon emissions and helps in removing the carbon equivalent of 12 million cars from the road each year.

June 04, 2024

Petrol and Diesel Price July 24: Check rates in Delhi, Mumbai, other cities
June 04, 2024

Petrol and Diesel Prices July 24: The public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) including Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) change the prices daily in line with international benchmark prices and forex rates.

Petrol and Diesel Prices June 18: Check petrol prices in Delhi, Noida, Mumbai, and other cities
June 04, 2024

Petrol and Diesel Prices July 18: In Mumbai, petrol is available at Rs 106.31 and diesel at Rs 94.27 per litre.

Petrol and Diesel Prices July 10: Check petrol prices in Delhi, Noida, Mumbai, and other cities
June 04, 2024

Petrol and Diesel Prices Today: The oil marketing companies like IOCL, HPCL and BPCL announce the petrol and diesel prices daily at 6 am.

Petrol and Diesel Prices July 11: Check price of petrol in Delhi, Noida, Mumbai, and other cities
June 04, 2024

Petrol and Diesel Prices Today: There has been no change in the price of petrol and diesel in New Delhi.

Petroleum and petrochemical sector playing pivotal role in India's economic progress: Union minister
June 04, 2024

Refinery is going to increase its capacity which would reduce the country's import in terms of energy consumption, thereby saving foreign exchange, the statement said.

Petrol and Diesel Prices July 12: Check petrol prices in Delhi, Noida, Mumbai, and other cities
June 04, 2024

Petrol and Diesel Price Today: Changes in petrol and diesel costs are implemented at 6 am every day.

Petrol, diesel sales fall as monsoon ebbs demand
June 04, 2024

Petrol sales dropped 10.5 per cent to 1.25 million tonnes during the first half of July 2023, when compared with the same period last year.

Petrol and diesel prices on July 17: Check latest rates in your city
June 04, 2024

The public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) including Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) change the prices daily in line with international benchmark prices and forex rates. 

OMC stocks slip up to 6% after Centre slashes diesel, petrol prices by Rs 2/litre each
June 04, 2024

Fuel price cut, OMCs share price NSE BSE: Stocks of these companies in the recent past have climbed sharply amid benign crude rates, which have led to improved auto fuel marketing margins for these entities.

ATF price cut 6.5%, commercial LPG cut by ₹69
Updated - June 01, 2024 at 10:43 AM.

Prices differ from State to State depending on the incidence of local taxes

Exports up 1% to $35 billion in April; Trade deficit widens to 4-month high at $19.1 billion
Updated - May 15, 2024 at 05:28 PM.

Imports also increased by 10.25% to $54.09 billion in the month under review from $49.06 billion in April 2023 due to a significant jump in gold imports

Petrol, diesel price cut by up to ₹15.3 in Lakshadweep islands
Updated - March 17, 2024 at 09:39 AM. |

Petrol and diesel prices have been reduced by ₹15.3 per litre in Andrott and Kalpeni islands and ₹5.2 a litre for Kavaratti and Minicoy in Lakshadweep islands - Oil Ministry

Petrol costliest in Andhra Pradesh & Kerala; BJP-ruled MP, Bihar close behind
Updated - March 17, 2024 at 12:42 PM. |

The three state-owned fuel retailers - Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) - last week cut petrol and diesel prices by ₹2 a litre each, ending a nearly two-year hiatus in price revision

Critical Mineral Play: India’s PSUs unite to acquire resources globally
Updated - May 15, 2024 at 04:18 PM. |

The idea is to expand industries such as electric vehicles and renewables, where China commands a lead

Govt extends bids submission date of OALP Round IX to May
Updated - March 20, 2024 at 06:21 PM. |

The Ministry of Petroleum extends OALP bidding round IX to May 15, offering 8 blocks spanning various basins and depths.

Price cut on petrol, diesel deflates OMC stocks
Updated - March 15, 2024 at 06:31 PM.

Analysts wary of price control impact on industry

Oil marketing companies cut petrol, diesel prices by ₹2 per litre
Updated - March 14, 2024 at 09:55 PM.

The last reduction in the prices of auto fuels was through a cut in excise duty in November 2022

India’s oil demand grows by 2.4% on year in February: S&P Global  
Updated - March 14, 2024 at 12:23 PM. |

India’s February oil demand rises 2.4% YoY, led by gasoil and gasoline; expected to grow 206,000 b/d in 2024

Auto & jet fuel consumption hits record in March as political & industrial activity intensifies 
Updated - April 09, 2024 at 12:29 PM.

Petrol, diesel consumption in March second highest on record, while jet fuel usage at all time high high.

IOC, BPCL, HPCL post ₹81,000 crore record profit in FY24
Updated - May 12, 2024 at 11:38 AM. |

All the three companies posted the highest ever standalone as well as consolidated net profit in FY24

India’s fuel consumption breaks records in May 2024 amid political campaigns and heatwaves
Updated - June 01, 2024 at 09:34 PM. |

Both diesel and petrol usage reached record highs, indicating the country’s growing industrial base and escalating need for personal and commercial mobility

Electric vehicle (EV) insurance: Coverage for battery replacement, roadside assistance top insurance add-ons, finds survey
Last Updated: Jun 03, 2024, 06:30:00 AM IST

Premium is the top consideration while picking insurance, claims a recent ICICI Lombard survey on electric vehicles.

Strong hybrids need to replace ICE models and not EVs: Maruti Suzuki executive
Last Updated: Jun 03, 2024, 09:16:00 AM IST

Maruti Suzuki India executive emphasizes strong hybrids over fossil fuel-powered models and pure electric vehicles (EVs) for auto industry sustainability.

India has significant potential for producing sustainable aviation fuel, says IATA
Last Updated: Jun 02, 2024, 08:40:00 PM IST

IATA highlights India's potential for Sustainable Aviation Fuel production to reduce carbon emissions. The organization plans to launch the SAF Registry in 2025, supported by various stakeholders like Hemant Mistry.

OPEC+ says goodbye to its $100-a-barrel oil quest
Last Updated: Jun 03, 2024, 10:52:00 AM IST

The OPEC+ cartel appears to be shifting away from its pursuit of $100-a-barrel oil, announcing a deal to gradually increase production through 2025. This move could lower oil prices and ease global inflation, impacting market dynamics and Saudi Arabia's financial outlook as it seeks to balance grandiose spending plans with declining oil revenues.

Govt cuts windfall tax on petroleum crude
Last Updated: Jun 01, 2024, 12:21:00 AM IST

The Indian government has cut the windfall tax on petroleum crude to 5200 Indian rupees ($62.33) per metric ton from 5700 rupees, with effect from June 1, according to a notification issued on Friday.

Windfall tax on crude slashed to ₹5,200/tonne
Last Updated: Jun 01, 2024, 11:19:00 PM IST

Centre slashes windfall gains tax on domestically-produced crude to ₹5,200 per tonne from ₹5,700 per tonne effective June 1, 2024. No change in export duty on petrol, diesel, and ATF.

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