Latest Fuel News
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Hyundai and TVS Formalize Electric 3-Wheeler Partnership in India: Why It Matters for Last-Mile Fuel Economics
Hyundai Motor Company and TVS Motor Company have formalized a joint development agreement to commercialize electric three-wheelers in India, combining Hyundai engineering with TVS manufacturing and market execution for passenger and cargo mobility.
BMW F 450 GS Launched in India at Rs 4.70 Lakh: What the New Twin-Cylinder ADV Means for Touring, Fuel Costs and Mid-Size Buyers
BMW Motorrad India has launched the new F 450 GS at Rs 4,70,000 ex-showroom, with bookings open and deliveries from June 2026, adding a twin-cylinder mid-size ADV option for Indian touring and mixed-road riders.
Bajaj WEGO Electric 3-Wheeler Range Launched at Rs 3.11 Lakh: Big Signal for India's Last-Mile Fuel Shift
Bajaj Auto has launched the WEGO electric 3-wheeler portfolio across passenger and cargo categories, with prices starting at Rs 3,11,908 and certified range up to 296 km, signaling faster electrification in India's last-mile mobility segment.
May 2026 EV Retail Sales Hit Record 26,221 Units in India; Tata Crosses 10,000 for the First Time
India's electric passenger-vehicle retail sales touched a record 26,221 units in May 2026, with Tata crossing 10,000 EVs for the first time as segment growth outpaced the broader auto market.
Royal Enfield Bullet 650 Launched in India at Rs 3,64,856: Why This Matters for Buyers and the Mid-Size Bike Market
Royal Enfield has launched the Bullet 650 in India at Rs 3,64,856 (ex-showroom), adding a lower-entry long-wheelbase 650 option with retail sales starting nationwide and potential impact on premium bike demand.
PV sales stay resilient in May despite fuel price hike; Maruti, Mahindra and Tata lead the pack
Industry clocks around 4.4 lakh units in May as strong demand for CNG vehicles and EVs helps offset concerns over rising fuel prices and geopolitical uncertainty.
Tesla Model Y Premium RWD Launched at Rs 50.89 Lakh in India, Reshaping Premium EV Entry Pricing
Tesla has introduced the five-seat Model Y Premium RWD at Rs 50.89 lakh (ex-showroom) in India, discontinued the higher-priced Long Range Premium RWD, and repositioned its premium EV line-up around a lower entry point with 500 km WLTP claimed range.
India Says No Fuel Shortage: 60-Day Crude and Gas Buffer, 45-Day LPG Stock Amid West Asia Risk
At the 5th IGoM review on West Asia, the government said India has no petroleum shortage and is carrying about 60 days of crude and natural gas plus 45 days of LPG stock, while urging consumption discipline amid elevated global crude risk.
NHAI Revises FASTag Annual Pass Fee to Rs 3,075 for FY 2026–27 from April 1
NHAI has revised the FASTag annual pass fee from Rs 3,000 to Rs 3,075 for FY 2026–27, effective April 1, while retaining one-year or 200-crossing validity for eligible private vehicles across NH and expressway toll plazas.
NHAI Deploys 5,100+ Women Staff Across 1,140 Toll Plazas on Highways and Expressways
MoRTH says NHAI has deployed more than 5,100 women in day shifts at over 1,140 NH and expressway toll plazas across 25 states, with specialised training support aimed at safer, more commuter-friendly toll operations.
India Tightens NH Toll Rules for Overloaded Trucks: Rule 10 Brings 2x/4x Fee Bands and Digital Reporting
MoRTH’s Fourth Amendment Rules, 2026 revise Rule 10 for overloaded vehicles on National Highways, introducing graded 2x and 4x user-fee multipliers with VAHAN-linked reporting and digital collection pathways including FASTag-enabled systems.
NHAI Project Saksham Scales Women-Led Skill Training in Highway Communities; 6,000+ Youth Trained
NHAI says Project Saksham now operates through 12 centres, with over 6,000 youth trained, 4,000+ placements, income outcomes in the Rs 13,000–16,000 range, and over 80% women participation across corridor-linked communities.
NHAI Defends Panipat-Jalandhar NH-44 Arbitration Claims; Net Rs 819.96 Crore Outcome in Its Favour
NHAI says two major arbitration disputes on the Panipat-Jalandhar NH-44 section were resolved with a net award of about Rs 819.96 crore in its favour, after concessionaire claims exceeding Rs 8,375 crore and NHAI counterclaims of Rs 2,888.64 crore.
NHAI-NGI MoU Targets Tunnel Engineering and Slope Stability Upgrades Across India Highways
NHAI has signed a five-year MoU with Norway's NGI for advanced consultancy in tunnel engineering, slope stability, monitoring and technical capacity building, aiming to strengthen safety and resilience on geologically challenging highway corridors.
Centre Cuts Petrol, Diesel, ATF Export Levies for June 1 Fortnight; Domestic Pump Fuel Excise Unchanged
The Centre has lowered export levies for the fortnight from June 1, 2026—petrol to Rs 1.5/litre, diesel to Rs 13.5/litre and ATF to Rs 9.5/litre—while keeping domestic petrol-diesel excise unchanged.
Gadkari Reviews 11,672 km Highway Network in Uttar Pradesh, Flags Quality and Monsoon Readiness
MoRTH reviewed quality and maintenance progress across 11,672 km of National Highway projects in Uttar Pradesh on 21 May 2026, with emphasis on faster execution, stricter quality control, and preventive monsoon actions that can directly affect freight reliability and fuel use efficiency.