Fuel Price Hike
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Air India Express resumes Oman and Kuwait flights, restores full West Asia network
India | Jul 02, 2026, 07:05 PM ISTAir India Express currently operates around 780 weekly flights between India and West Asia. Its network directly connects 18 Indian cities with destinations across the region.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Oil prices increased for the fourth time, how will the Modi government control it?
Aaj Ki Baat | May 26, 2026, 03:17 AM ISTOil companies have once again raised petrol and diesel prices. Petrol prices have been increased by 2 rupees 61 paise, while diesel prices have become more expensive by 2 rupees 71 paise. This is the fourth increase in the last 10 days.
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Petrol, diesel prices hiked for 4th time in 10 days amid West Asia crisis, check rates in your city
Business | May 25, 2026, 07:01 AM ISTJust two days before, the petrol and diesel prices were raised by 87-91 paise per litre on Saturday, taking the cumulative increase in retail fuel rates to nearly Rs 5 a litre in under 10 days as state-owned firms passed on soaring international oil prices.
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Delhi Chakka Jam: Taxi drivers' unions to go on 3-day strike from May 21 | What are their demands?
Delhi | May 19, 2026, 11:11 AM ISTTaxi and auto unions in Delhi have announced a three-day strike from May 21 demanding an immediate fare hike due to rising fuel prices. The unions accuse the government of delaying action despite court directives and warn of intensified protests
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Fuel price hike on cards? After Hardeep Puri, RBI Governor flags Gulf conflict impact on oil markets
India | May 13, 2026, 10:09 PM ISTThe RBI Governor indicated that ongoing measures may not continue for an extended period if the crisis persists. He said the conflict has already lasted for around 75 days and suggested that, over time, some of the increased costs may eventually be passed on to consumers.
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IndiGo announces up to Rs 10,000 fuel surcharge on airfares from April 2; air travel to get costlier
India | Apr 01, 2026, 08:59 PM ISTThe move comes after the government partially increased ATF prices by 25 per cent for domestic flights. Earlier, from March 14, IndiGo had already introduced fuel surcharges of Rs 425 to Rs 2,300 for flights within India and abroad, following a spike in fuel costs due to the Middle East conflict.
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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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Pakistan raises high-octane fuel price by 200 pc as economy buckles amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
World | Mar 23, 2026, 12:02 PM ISTFacing an intense financial crisis, Pakistan has increased the levy on high-octane fuel to PKR 300 per litre after approval from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. This follows earlier hikes in petrol and diesel prices triggered by global instability.
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Flight tickets to get costlier from April 1? Here's what Aviation Minister says
India | Mar 22, 2026, 07:23 AM ISTThe closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted oil and gas shipments from the region, rattling global markets amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.
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Karnataka: BJP leader dies during protest against hike in petrol and diesel prices
India | Jun 17, 2024, 07:14 PM ISTEarlier on June 15, BJP state unit president B.Y. Vijayendra had said the party would hold a state-wide protest on Monday (June 17) against the government's decision by which the prices of petrol and diesel increased in the state by approximately Rs.3- Rs.3.5.
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Pakistan: Islamabad, Rawalpindi may face fuel shortage after oil tankers' strike halts supply
World | Sep 19, 2023, 01:06 PM ISTThe association of oil tankers are currently holding negotiations in Karachi, and if they fail, the cities might witness a shortage of petrol and diesel.
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Pakistan: Caretaker govt under fire after fuel prices reach record-high levels
World | Sep 17, 2023, 11:40 AM ISTPakistan's Finance Ministry on Friday announced a price hike of petrol by Rs 26.02 and diesel by Rs 17.34 per litre following clearance from the interim PM.
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Pakistan: Citizens, traders hold nationwide strike over souring electricity, fuel prices
World | Sep 03, 2023, 01:16 PM ISTThousands of traders kept their shops shut over the recent hike in electricity bills that have deepened the burdens on consumers and shopkeepers in the cash-strapped country.
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'Not blasphemous': Himanta Sarma on Assam activist's arrest for playing Lord Shiva
India | Jul 10, 2022, 04:20 PM ISTThe activist and his associates performed a street play on the road near Nowgong College Clock Tower Point in which they raised the issues of price rise as well as unemployment.
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Pakistan's weekly inflation rate increases by 3.38 per cent after fuel price hike
World | Jun 19, 2022, 10:06 AM ISTThe increase in the weekly inflation is the highest since the change of the base year for measuring the SPI, the Dawn reported.
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Mamata Banerjee accuses Centre of 'tormenting' people by raising fuel, cooking gas prices
India | May 07, 2022, 04:52 PM ISTThe price of domestic cooking gas was increased by Rs 50 per cylinder on Saturday, the second increase in the last two months, taking the price to Rs 1,026 in Kolkata.
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Uddhav Thackeray responds to PM Modi's charge of high fuel prices in Opposition-ruled states
India | Apr 27, 2022, 06:08 PM ISTIn a televised address after meeting with CMs over rising Covid cases in the country, PM Modi had earlier sought to blame the Opposition-ruled states for rising fuel prices.
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Centre must pay pending GST dues to states, control fuel prices: Bengal CM Mamata
India | Apr 07, 2022, 05:25 PM ISTAccusing the Centre of not doing anything to control price rise of fuel and other essential commodities, Mamata insisted that a policy should be made to arrest the hike.
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Petrol-Diesel prices witness 13th increase in 15 days, Know today's update
News | Apr 05, 2022, 11:22 AM ISTPetrol and diesel prices in Delhi were on Tuesday hiked by 80 paise a litre each, taking the total increase in rates in the last two weeks to Rs 9.20 per litre.
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Petrol and Diesel prices witness 12th increase in less than 2 weeks
News | Apr 04, 2022, 12:06 PM ISTPetrol and diesel prices were on Monday hiked by 40 paise a litre each, taking the total increase in rates in the last two weeks to Rs 8.40 per litre.