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  Why Punjab farmers are protesting across 17 districts today?

  India | June 08, 2026 8:45 IST

  According 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 | June 03, 2026 16:18 IST

  The 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 | April 28, 2026 23:49 IST

  Retail 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 | April 10, 2026 23:49 IST

  Global 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 | April 01, 2026 10:50 IST

  India'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 | July 01, 2025 16:59 IST

  According 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 | September 17, 2024 23:45 IST

  The 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 | July 10, 2024 9:10 IST

  Notably, 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 | February 07, 2024 18:35 IST

  Oil 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 | January 08, 2024 21:53 IST

  The 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 | September 01, 2022 12:59 IST

  IMF 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 22:23 IST

  Reports 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 | June 09, 2022 16:56 IST

  PM 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 | April 04, 2022 17:28 IST

  Sri 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 | March 30, 2022 13:57 IST

  Rahul 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 | December 02, 2021 16:08 IST

  Fuel 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 | November 06, 2021 23:05 IST

  Modi'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.

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  Fuel price: 22 states reduce VAT on petrol, diesel. Check revised rates

  Business | November 06, 2021 8:35 IST

  The most reduction in the Petrol prices has been in Karnataka, followed by Puducherry and Mizoram. The prices of Petrol in these states have come down by Rs 13.35, Rs 12.85 and Rs 12.62 respectively, the release further added.

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  Kerala firm on not reducing VAT on fuel prices, says state is in 'grim financial situation'

  India | November 05, 2021 19:33 IST

  When many other states had increased fuel tax and introduced cess during the COVID-19 period, Kerala had not done so considering the plight of struggling commoners, the state Finance Minister said.  

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  'Current inflation level is not a joke': Rahul Gandhi takes a swipe at Modi govt ahead of Diwali

  India | November 03, 2021 11:39 IST

  A day before Diwali, Rahul Gandhi said, "I wish the Modi government had a sensitive heart for the public."