Latest Fuel News
Recent fuel, transport, and policy updates presented in a clear and scan-friendly format.
EV Bookings Jump Up to 2.5x as Fuel Costs Rise, Demand Strongest Below Rs 15 Lakh: Tata Motors
Tata Motors says EV bookings are up around 2 to 2.5 times versus pre-conflict levels, with the sharpest traction in models below Rs 15 lakh. The company is targeting a 50 percent EV capacity increase to 15,000 units per month over the next 3 to 4 months, subject to supplier ramp-up.
Up to 25% of India Truck Fleet Idle as Diesel Hikes Squeeze Freight Margins
Industry estimates show 20-25% truck idling and longer return-load delays as diesel has risen about Rs 7.5 per litre since May 15, 2026. With weak cargo demand limiting pass-through, transport cost pressure is building across supply chains.
EV demand charges ahead but supply runs low
Companies are struggling to meet orders. Suppliers face manpower shortages and supply chain disruptions. This is impacting production capacity for electric vehicles across the country.
Rising fuel prices driving demand for sub-₹15 lakh EVs: Shailesh Chandra
Chandra, MD, Tata Motors PV & Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, said the company has witnessed a 2.5X growth in EV bookings over the last two months, with the carmaker also planning to increase capacity to 15,000 units a month from the current 10,000 units.
Maruti Suzuki Crosses 3 Million Rail Dispatches: Green Logistics Shift Starts Reshaping Fuel Use in Auto Distribution
Maruti Suzuki said it has crossed 3 million cumulative rail-based vehicle dispatches, with the milestone reached in March 2026 and announced on 13 May 2026. The company timeline indicates faster rail adoption across hubs, a key signal for fuel consumption, freight efficiency and emissions in India auto distribution chain.
Maruti Suzuki Starts 2nd Kharkhoda Plant: Capacity Rises to 26.5 Lakh Units, Export and SUV Supply Chain Set for Next Leg
Maruti Suzuki has commenced commercial production at the second Kharkhoda plant in Haryana from 18 May 2026, adding 2.5 lakh units and lifting total India capacity to 26.5 lakh units annually. Group updates also indicate a near-term path to 29 lakh units with the next Hansalpur line expected in FY 2026-27.
India Flags Fuel Diversion Risk as OMCs Absorb Rs 550 Crore Daily; States Told to Crack Down on Unauthorised Stocking
A 27 May 2026 Petroleum Ministry statement said India has adequate petrol and diesel supply, but retail-channel diversion by industrial buyers is creating local pressure. Government asked States and UTs to form special squads as PSU OMCs absorb about Rs 550 crore daily on petrol, diesel and domestic LPG.
IHMCL Floats PMU RFP for National Highway ATMS Projects; 9 June 2026 Bid Deadline Marks Next Phase of Digital Toll Ops
IHMCL has issued RFP IHMCL/Consultant/ATMS/2026/01 to appoint a Programme Management Unit for ATMS projects across the NH network. The 12 May 2026 tender sets QCBS 80:20 selection, INR 15 lakh EMD and a 9 June 2026 bid due date.
IHMCL Issues Unified NHAI ATMS Software RFP on 26 May 2026: 12-Month Build and 9-Year OandM in New Digital Highway Push
IHMCL has published RFP No. IHMCL/Unified NHAI ATMS SW/2026/01 for design, development, deployment and maintenance of a Unified NHAI ATMS platform. The tender sets a 12-month implementation timeline and a 9-year OandM phase, with bids due by 13 July 2026.
IHMCL Floats DL-03 MLFF Tender in Delhi NCR; Explicit FASTag-ANPR Pipeline Now Covers At Least 100 Fee Plazas
IHMCL has issued a fresh 20 May 2026 RFP for MLFF user-fee collection at 8 Delhi NCR plazas (Bundle DL-03). With this addition, explicitly numbered MLFF bundles listed across Delhi NCR, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Telangana and Odisha now total at least 100 fee plazas, signalling scale-up beyond pilot locations.
India Scales C3-C4 Petrochemical Allocation Amid West Asia Disruption: 12,360 MT Supplied Since 1 May
India said over 12,360 MT of C3-C4 molecules and over 4,700 MT of butyl acrylate were supplied to chemical, pharma and paint sectors since 1 May 2026, as the government used refinery allocation tools to protect critical downstream supply chains during West Asia volatility.
JK Tyre Approves Rs 4,980 Crore Expansion Through FY30 as SUV-EV Demand and Input-Cost Risks Reshape Tyre Market
JK Tyre will invest Rs 4,980 crore in phased TBR and PCR capacity expansion through FY30, with most spending directed to Chennai and additional build-out at Vikrant. The move comes as utilisation stays above 90%, EV/SUV-linked demand rises, and crude-linked input costs pressure pricing.
India Pushes Private E-Bus and E-Truck Adoption: MHI Holds Financing Consultation, Incentive Plan Under Evaluation
The Ministry of Heavy Industries held a high-level consultation on 20 May 2026 to unlock financing for private electric buses and trucks, with banks, operators and OEM stakeholders in the room. Industry reports say India is evaluating a large multi-year support package, signalling a potential shift in diesel-heavy commercial mobility.
Hero Super Splendor XTEC 2.0 Launched at Rs 86,500: 72kmpl Claim, 124.7cc Engine, Hazard Lights Added
Hero MotoCorp has launched the updated Super Splendor XTEC 2.0 in India at an ex-showroom price of Rs 86,500 (Delhi). The 125cc commuter gets hazard lights, Bluetooth console features and a claimed fuel efficiency of 72kmpl, making it a key move in the high-volume mileage bike segment.
India April Crude Processing Falls 8.9%: Refinery Maintenance and West Asia Supply Shifts Put Fuel Markets on Alert
Indian refiners processed 5.23 million barrels per day (21.39 MMT) in April 2026, down 8.9% from March, as maintenance outages and disrupted crude flows reshaped sourcing. The trend is a key signal for fuel logistics, refinery margins, and retail supply risk into peak demand months.
OMCs absorbing â¹550 Crore daily losses from petrol, diesel, LPG amid conflict-led disruptions: Government
Government reports OMCs absorbing â¹550 crore daily losses amid global disruptions, urging citizens against panic-buying of fuel.