Fuel Price
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Why could Trump’s proposed 20% toll on Strait of Hormuz raise fuel prices in India? Explained
Explainers | Jul 14, 2026, 04:43 PM ISTIndia’s location makes it highly dependent on seaborne energy flows; thus, any disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz will cause problems for the nation.
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Nayara Energy cuts petrol, diesel prices as crude oil remains stable, check new rates in your city
Business | Jul 01, 2026, 10:37 AM ISTThe revised petrol and diesel rates have come into effect at all of Nayara's more than 7,000 fuel stations across the country.
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Why petrol prices slashed by Rs 5 per litre, diesel by Rs 3 by Nayara Energy?
Business | Jul 01, 2026, 10:25 AM ISTThe price cut follows a retreat in global crude oil prices after hostilities in West Asia eased and the reopening of a key maritime route restored the flow of crude oil and liquefied natural gas, reducing concerns over supply disruptions.
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Why Punjab farmers are protesting across 17 districts today?
India | Jun 08, 2026, 08:45 AM ISTAccording to farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher, one of the biggest concerns is the shortage of fertilisers, which farmers claim has become a nationwide problem rather than an issue limited to a particular state.
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Cabinet clears Rs 10,000 crore ATF stabilisation fund: What it means for airlines and passengers
Business | Jun 03, 2026, 04:18 PM ISTThe budgetary support shall be in the form of interest-free advances to OMCs through the Demands for Grants of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
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No plans to increase petrol, diesel prices after assembly elections conclude on Wednesday: Govt
Business | Apr 28, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTRetail petrol and diesel prices have remained unchanged for a record fourth year, even as conflict in West Asia has pushed crude oil costs up more than 50 per cent over the past two months.
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Jet fuel price surge hits airlines hard as IndiGo, Air India hike fares to tackle soaring costs
Business | Apr 10, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTGlobal aviation is facing massive turbulence as jet fuel prices skyrocket due to heightened geopolitical tensions. Airlines such as IndiGo, Air India and several global carriers have introduced fare hikes, fuel surcharges and operational cuts to manage rising costs.
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Jet fuel prices more than doubled to Rs 2 lakh per kl for first time: How will it impact travellers?
India | Apr 01, 2026, 10:50 AM ISTIndia's jet fuel prices have surged to a historic high of Rs 2.07 lakh per kilolitre following a dramatic rise in global oil rates driven by the West Asia crisis. Airlines already facing longer routes and higher fuel burn are expected to raise fares, adding to the financial strain on travellers.
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Rs 272.98 per litre: Pakistan hikes petrol, diesel prices even as crude oil edges lower
Business | Jul 01, 2025, 04:59 PM ISTAccording to the report, the Pakistani government has also imposed a carbon levy of Rs 2.50 per litre on petrol and diesel.
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Windfall tax on crude petroleum slashed to zero by govt, effective from September 18
Business | Sep 17, 2024, 11:45 PM ISTThe Indian government has reduced the windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil to zero, effective September 18. Previously set at Rs 1,850 per metric ton, the cut comes amid a drop in global oil prices and could lead to lower petrol and diesel costs.
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India-Russia energy cooperation helped control fuel prices, inflation in India: PM Modi tells Putin
World | Jul 10, 2024, 09:10 AM ISTNotably, India, the world's third-biggest oil importer and consumer, has become the biggest buyer of seaborne Russian crude since the West halted purchases and imposed sanctions against Moscow in the aftermath of Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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Oil firms losing Rs 3 per litre on diesel, profits on petrol shrink
Business | Feb 07, 2024, 06:35 PM ISTOil companies have refrained from adjusting petrol, diesel, and cooking gas prices for nearly two years, leading to losses when input costs were higher and profits when raw material prices were lower.
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Fuel consumption rises to seven-month high in December to 20.05 million tonnes
Business | Jan 08, 2024, 09:53 PM ISTThe total consumption rose 6.2 per cent from 18.89 million metric tonnes in November compared to a growth of about 2.6 per cent in the same period a year earlier.
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IMF provisionally agrees on USD 2.9 billion loan for crisis-hit Sri Lanka
World | Sep 01, 2022, 12:59 PM ISTIMF staff and the Sri Lankan authorities have reached a staff-level agreement to support Sri Lanka’s economic policies with a 48-month arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) of about 2.9 billion US dollars.
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Govt may borrow 1 trillion rupees after reducing excise duty on petrol, diesel: Report
Business | May 22, 2022, 10:23 PM ISTReports said that the loss to the exchequer post the reduction of excise duty on petrol and diesel will be borne through additional borrowings.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Why PM Modi appealed to non-BJP ruled states to reduce VAT on petrol-diesel?
Aaj Ki Baat | Jun 09, 2022, 04:56 PM ISTPM Modi on Wednesday, while addressing all state CMs, talked about planning and analysis of the rising number of COVID case. Moreover, the Prime Minister also appealed to non=BJP ruled states to reduce VAT on petrol-diesel. Watch this episode of Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma.
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Sri Lanka crisis: President Rajapaksa invites Oppn to join govt - 10 latest updates
World | Apr 04, 2022, 05:28 PM ISTSri Lanka is grappling with what is said to be its worst economic crisis since independence from the UK in 1948. It is caused in part by a lack of foreign currency, which is used to pay for fuel imports. People are languishing in long queues for fuel, cooking gas and endure power cuts lasting multiple hours.
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Rahul Gandhi takes dig at PM Modi, says 'His daily to-do list includes raising fuel prices...'
India | Mar 30, 2022, 01:57 PM ISTRahul Gandhi used the hashtag "RozSubahKiBaat" with his tweet attacking the prime minister on a range of issues today.
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Petrol, diesel prices today: Fuel rates remain unchanged in major cities | Details here
Business | Dec 02, 2021, 04:08 PM ISTFuel prices have fallen in Delhi as it reduced the value added tax (VAT) on the fuel from 30 per cent to 19.40 percent on Wednesday.
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Haqikat Kya Hai: PM Modi's masterstroke leaves opposition rattled
Hakikat Kya Hai | Nov 06, 2021, 11:05 PM ISTModi's single masterstroke has left his rival camp rattled. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik recently joined the 22 states which supported PM Modi's decision to reduce VAT on the price of petrol and diesel. However, there are some states which are determined to not follow these 22 states. And. it seems that anti-Modi gang is once again active.