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  Ukraine crisis: How US sanctions on Russia will affect India

  World | February 24, 2022 0:20 IST

  Russia-Ukraine crisis is going to impact oil and gas prices across the world, which is already at a 7-year high at present, and impact the value of the Indian rupee, therefore, if our value depreciates, then commodities prices are going to get impacted.

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  New Zealand: Increase in cost of living reaches new high

  World | February 10, 2022 12:57 IST

  The increase in the annual cost of living, as measured by the household living-costs price index, was the highest recorded since the series began in 2008 for seven out of the 13 household groups, said Stats NZ, New Zealand' statistics department.

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  Poll effect? No change in petrol, diesel prices for the last 69 days

  Elections | January 13, 2022 14:27 IST

  The latest decision to keep petrol and diesel prices unchanged is the longest duration of no-change in prices since the daily price revision was introduced in June 2017.

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  'No mask, No petrol' instituted in MP amid rising Covid cases

  India | January 07, 2022 17:14 IST

  Posters of 'No Mask No Petrol' have been put up at the petrol pump. Petrol pump employees are seen advising people without masks to wear one.

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  High taxes on petrol, diesel: Now, Puri calls Rahul Gandhi 'jeb katra'

  India | November 10, 2021 18:02 IST

  "How do you look at economic development, progress?... There has been record hike in capital expenditure. That is what is economic progress is," Hardeep Singh Puri said responding to the question on Gandhi's tweet of November 1 that cautioned against "pickpockets" as he charged the government of "profiteering" from record-high fuel tax and "fleecing" common man.

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  Petrol price cut by Rs 10, diesel by Rs 5 per litre in Punjab

  India | November 07, 2021 15:35 IST

  Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi made the announcement while addressing the media after the cabinet meeting. "We are reducing petrol rate by Rs 10 per litre and diesel rate by Rs 5 per litre from midnight," CM Channi said.

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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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  Centre must release GST compensation for states to reduce VAT on fuel, says Sharad Pawar

  India | November 05, 2021 23:32 IST

  In a statement, Sharad Pawar said, "If the Centre disburses the GST compensation to all the states, then it is possible for the state governments to reduce the VAT on petrol and diesel and implement other welfare schemes."   

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  Petrol, diesel price cut across country as Centre cuts excise duty, states reduce VAT. Details

  Business | November 04, 2021 17:05 IST

  The government on Wednesday cut excise duty on petrol by Rs 5 per litre and that on diesel by Rs 10 a litre to give reprieve to consumers battered by record-high retail fuel prices. Since states charge local sales tax or VAT not just on the base price but also on the excise duty levied by the Centre, the total incidence of price reduction is higher. The reduction was larger in states with higher VAT.

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  Petrol price cut by Rs 6.07, diesel by Rs 11.75 per litre in Delhi

  Business | November 04, 2021 10:53 IST

  Petrol will cost Rs 103. 97 per litre in Delhi against Rs 110. 04 per litre, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. Diesel rates accordingly will reduce to Rs 86. 67 per litre from Rs 98. 42 per litre

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  Rajnath Singh welcomes decision to cut excise duty on petrol, diesel

  India | November 04, 2021 8:41 IST

  "This decision taken by Modiji will not only lighten the burden on the pocket of the common man but will also prove to be a great help in controlling inflation," Rajnath Singh further said.

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  Uttar Pradesh slashes petrol, diesel prices by Rs 12

  Business | November 04, 2021 6:32 IST

  "The state government has decided to reduce the VAT by Rs 7 and Rs 2 respectively on petrol and diesel," Additional Chief Secretary Navneet Sehgal said  

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  After Assam, Tripura reduces petrol, diesel price by Rs 7, new rates effective from Thursday

  Business | November 03, 2021 23:43 IST

  After Assam, Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Wednesday announced that petrol and diesel prices in the state will be reduced by Rs 7 effective from November 4 (Thursday).

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  Petrol, diesel to get cheaper in Assam as govt reduces VAT by Rs 7

  Business | November 03, 2021 23:21 IST

  After the Centre on Wednesday reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced a reduction in VAT on fuel by Rs 7 with immediate effect.

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  Petrol, diesel prices get cheaper as govt reduces excise duty, states cut VAT

  India | November 04, 2021 13:52 IST

  Petrol and Diesel prices have been cut across the country after the central government reduced excise and states slashed VAT charges. Excise duty has been reduced by Rs 5 on petrol and Rs 10 on diesel while deduction in VAT varies from state to state.

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  Petrol, Diesel Prices Today: Fuel prices kept unchanged after seven days of hike

  Business | November 03, 2021 10:13 IST

  The petrol and diesel prices in the national capital today are Rs 110.04 and Rs 98.42 per litre respectively

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  Fuel prices hiked for seventh consecutive day, petrol crosses Rs 110 mark in Delhi

  Business | November 02, 2021 8:58 IST

  Petrol and diesel have been priced at Rs 110.49 and Rs 101.56 per litre respectively in West Bengal's Kolkata and Rs 106.66 and Rs 102.59 per litre respectively in Chennai.

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  Over the roof! Petrol price up Rs 36 a litre, diesel 26.58 in less than 18 months

  Business | October 23, 2021 15:13 IST

  Petrol in Delhi now costs Rs 107.24 a litre and diesel comes for Rs 95.97, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers.

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  Petrol, diesel prices hiked for 4th consecutive day

  Business | October 23, 2021 9:11 IST

  On Monday, a source said the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas recently raised concerns about the matter of pricing, supply and demand of oils to the major oil-producing countries.

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  Breather to consumers? Govt may cut excise duty on petrol, diesel as prices hit record high

  Business | October 20, 2021 8:15 IST

  Rs 2-3 per litre cut in excise duty on petrol and diesel might be announced as a shield to prevent a further spike in prices of fuels.