Petrol
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Contaminated Petrol Explained: How bad fuel can damage your car and ways to stay safe?
Auto | Jul 06, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTContaminated petrol is one of the hidden causes of engine problems and expensive repairs. Water, dirt, rust, or poor-quality fuel can reduce your car's performance, damage the fuel system, and even leave you stranded.
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Will petrol, diesel prices be revised in India as brent crude falls? Minister provides an update
Business | Jul 02, 2026, 05:43 PM ISTProviding a hint that the government could reduce petrol and diesel prices in India, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has said that OMCs incurred a loss of Rs 74,781 crore for selling fuel till June 30 since the start of US-Iran war.
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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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Centre to lift restrictions on sale, distribution on petrol, diesel from July 1
Business | Jun 29, 2026, 08:51 PM ISTThe government lifted the temporary restrictions on sale and distribution of petrol and diesel from July 1. In a notification issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the government said the decision was taken after the situation improved.
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Ethanol blending programme safe, E20 fuel won't affect insurance of vehicles: Government
Market | Jun 24, 2026, 05:20 PM ISTThe government said it remains committed to implementing the programme "in a safe, transparent and consumer-centric manner, guided by scientific evidence and continuous stakeholder engagement.
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India hikes export duty on diesel, Aviation Turbine Fuel; petrol levy unchanged
Business | Jun 15, 2026, 11:50 PM ISTThe government has increased export duties on ATF and diesel from June 16 amid West Asia tensions and global fuel price concerns. Petrol export duty remains unchanged as India prioritises domestic fuel availability.
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Govt bars industrial, commercial users from buying bulk petrol, diesel through retail fuel pumps
Business | Jun 12, 2026, 11:05 AM ISTThe restrictions follows abnormal demand growth, particularly that of diesel in some pockets after bulk users started buying fuel from petrol pumps due to the pricing difference.
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Govt removes excise duty on ethanol-blended petrol ranging up to 30%, will your fuel expenses drop?
Business | Jun 11, 2026, 10:57 AM ISTAs a result, there will be a nil excise duty rate for fuel blended with ethanol at 22 per cent, 25 per cent, 27 per cent, and 30 per cent.
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Govt provided Rs 1.23 lakh crore to OMCs to keep fuel prices steady amid Middle East crisis: Sources
Business | Jun 09, 2026, 05:15 PM ISTAccording to sources, fuel retailers are still incurring a loss of Rs 650 crore per day by selling fuel at rates below prevailing global crude prices.
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E85 fuel: Why is it Rs 20 cheaper than normal fuel, and can your car use it? Find out here
Business | Jun 08, 2026, 02:22 PM ISTAccording to the government, E85 fuel will help strengthen India's energy security. Because ethanol is produced domestically, it could reduce dependence on crude oil imports.
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Centre affirms no cap on petrol, diesel purchase; several distributors served notices over violation
India | May 21, 2026, 07:54 PM ISTPetroleum Ministry official Sujata Sharma said enforcement measures are being taken to monitor fuel distribution and curb irregularities during around 500 raids conducted across the country, and 111 show cause notices have been issued to 35 distributors.
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Petrol, Diesel Price Hike LIVE Updates: Fuel price hike to have some impact on inflation
Business | May 15, 2026, 04:47 PM ISTPetrol, Diesel Price Hike: Industry sources said the price hike appears calibrated enough to partially ease margin pressure on oil companies without creating a major inflationary shock.
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Petrol Diesel price today: Check new rates in your city after Rs 3/litre increase
Business | May 15, 2026, 10:12 AM ISTPetrol Diesel price today: The increase in petrol and diesel prices comes 16 days after the Assembly elections concluded in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
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Petrol and diesel prices hiked: Check revised rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and other key cities
Business | May 15, 2026, 10:31 AM ISTFuel prices across India rose sharply, with petrol and diesel becoming costlier by Rs 3 per litre. Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai all saw upward revisions as oil companies adjusted retail rates in response to rising global energy costs.
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'No shortage of petrol, diesel,' assures govt after PM's appeal but calls for efforts to save energy
Business | May 11, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTThe government has assured people of India that there is no shortage of petrol or diesel in the country, but has urged citizens to make every possible effort to conserve energy amid the ongoing global turmoil.
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Govt not considering petrol, diesel price hike, calls such reports 'mischievous and misleading'
Business | Apr 23, 2026, 12:24 PM ISTThe Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas also stressed that India is the only country where petrol and diesel prices haven’t increased in the last 4 years.
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Oil marketing companies losing Rs 18 per litre on petrol, Rs 35 on diesel
Market | Apr 14, 2026, 04:31 PM ISTExperts say that the losses incurred in March have wiped out the profits of January-February, and companies are expected to incur losses in the January-March quarter.
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Govt hikes export duty on diesel to Rs 55.5 per litre from Rs 21.5 per litre, ATF to Rs 42 per litre
Business | Apr 11, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTThe government had, on March 26, imposed an export duty of Rs 21.50 a litre on diesel, and Rs 29.5 per litre on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). The duties were levied to increase domestic availability of the fuel amid the war in West Asia.
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Petrol, Diesel Price Today: Check prices of fuel in major cities after excise duty cut
Business | Mar 27, 2026, 10:05 AM ISTThe excise duty cut is expected to help state-run Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) deal with the rising global crude prices
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Government cuts excise duty on petrol, diesel by Rs 10 per litre - here's what it means for you
Business | Mar 27, 2026, 11:54 AM ISTRetail petrol and diesel prices have been frozen since April 2022, with state-run IOC, BPCL, HPCL absorbing losses when crude prices are high and making profits when rates are low.