Fuel Prices
-
Petrol, diesel prices hiked for 7th consecutive day, Congress holds protest in Odisha
News | Feb 15, 2021, 01:17 PM ISTPetrol and diesel prices have gone up in the country, for the seventh day on February 15. Petrol price stood at Rs 88.99/litre (increase by Rs 0.26), while Diesel price are at Rs 79.35/litre (increase by Rs 0.29) in the national capital. Meanwhile, Congress workers observed a six-hour-long statewide bandh and staged 'rail roko' agitation in protest against the rise in fuel prices today. Today, the petrol and diesel prices in Bhubaneswar are at Rs 89.69 per litre and Rs 86.47 per litre respectively.
-
Odisha bandh: Educational institutes to remain closed on Monday
India | Feb 15, 2021, 06:46 AM ISTAll the schools, colleges and universities across Odisha will remain closed on Monday for the safety of students during a six-hour statewide shutdown called by the Congress to protest against the rising fuel prices, a minister said.
-
Shiv Sena workers stage protest against fuel price hike in Mumbai
News | Feb 05, 2021, 04:03 PM ISTShiv Sena workers held protest over fuel prices in Mumbai on February 05. Petrol price has jumped over Rs 90 in Mumbai. Commuters are facing hardships to meet their ends.
-
Commuters express discontent with soar fuel prices
News | Feb 05, 2021, 03:32 PM ISTRise in prices of fuel across India has left commoners in trouble. "Fuel hike affects other expenses as well. This is creating a lot of problems," said a commuter in Mumbai. Petrol prices have jumped Rs 90 across various states in India. Meanwhile, people in Jaipur, Bhopal and other places are also facing hardships to meet their ends.
-
Consumers may get relief on petrol, diesel prices this festive season
Business | Oct 21, 2020, 02:15 PM ISTGlobal crude prices are holding close to $ 42 a barrel now. It has been hovering between $ 40-42 a barrel for over a month now. But with lower oil demand and rising inventory, there is fear a song oil-producing companies that crude prices may start falling again.
-
Fuel Price Today: Diesel prices fall across metros amid decline in crude prices
Business | Oct 02, 2020, 03:10 PM ISTThe fall in the retail price of diesel continues in line with the easing crude oil prices. The December futures contract of Brent crude on the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) was trading at $39.95 per barrel, lower by 2.39 per cent.
-
Fuel price hike: Indian Youth Congress workers stage protest, several detained
News | Jun 29, 2020, 01:50 PM ISTPolice detained Indian Youth Congress party workers in Delhi on June 29. The workers were protesting against the spike in fuel prices in the national capital.
-
SP workers put two-wheelers for sale to protest fuel price hike
News | Jun 28, 2020, 09:50 PM ISTAmid rocketing fuel prices, Samajwadi Party staged a protest against the centre.
-
Hike in fuel prices halts
News | Jun 28, 2020, 11:22 AM ISTAfter 21 consecutive days of surge, fuel prices didn't go uphill on June 28.
-
Petrol, diesel prices continue to rise
News | Jun 22, 2020, 12:59 PM ISTFuel prices continue to go uphill. Petrol price was hiked by 33 paise/litre and diesel by 58 paise. Rates are up by over Rs 8 for petrol and Rs 9 in diesel in last 15 days.
-
Fuel Price today: Petrol, diesel prices cut further; check latest rate here
Business | Mar 12, 2020, 10:22 AM ISTFuel prices were further reduced on Thursday due to a slump in demand after the coronavirus was declared pandemic. The price of petrol was reduced by 15-16 paise and that of diesel by 12-13 paise across all major cities in the country.
-
Petrol, diesel prices fall on Sunday after rise for three days
Business | Jan 12, 2020, 12:10 PM ISTSome relief for consumers as fuel prices fell on Sunday after rise for three consecutive days. The price of petrol fell by 10-12 paise a litre while that of diesel by 6-7 paise per litre in all major cities across the country.
-
Petrol prices rise for third consecutive day
Business | Nov 16, 2019, 11:37 AM ISTThe price of petrol rose by 14 paise per litre in Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai, while by 15 paise/litre in Chennai. The fuel has become costlier by 47 paise in Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai, and 50 paise in Chennai, in three days.
-
Fuel prices continue downward trend. Check revised rates of petrol, diesel
Business | Nov 04, 2019, 12:34 PM ISTContinuing the downward trend, prices of petrol and diesel dropped across metro cities on Monday. Fuel prices across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai were slashed today.
-
Petrol, diesel prices slashed across metro cities. Check revised rates
Business | Nov 01, 2019, 12:05 PM ISTIn the past month, petrol and diesel rates have come down by Rs1.50/litre, giving a slight relief to the consumers.
-
'High crude prices hurting global growth', PM urges oil producers to bring down rates to 'reasonable levels'
Business | Oct 15, 2018, 07:02 PM ISTThe prime minister flagged concerns of consuming nations like India over high crude oil prices that have already sent retail petrol, diesel and LPG rates to record highs, sources with direct knowledge of the development told PTI.
-
No respite to common man despite fuel price cuts
News | Oct 07, 2018, 11:10 AM ISTThe revised rates of petrol in Delhi stood at Rs 81.82/litre and Rs 73.53/litre respectively.
-
SAD threatens agitation, gives two-day ultimatum to Congress to cut fuel prices in Punjab
India | Oct 06, 2018, 07:48 PM ISTFinance Minister Arun Jaitley had asked the state governments to follow suit by cutting a sales tax or VAT by a similar amount to give consumers a total benefit of Rs 5 per litre.
-
BJP should not win a single seat in Bengal, says West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
National | Oct 05, 2018, 11:38 PM ISTBanerjee said she is organisng a 'Federal Front' rally to mobilise the support of all like minded parties to oust the BJP from the power in the centre. "Several top leaders have confirmed that they will attend the rally. We are inviting everybody (opposition parties). We will also invite CPI (M), RSP and Forward Bloc", she said.
-
Video | Kisan March: Farmers break down barriers, brave water cannons to enter Delhi
India | Oct 02, 2018, 01:43 PM ISTThe Kisan Kranti Yatra, which began from Tikait Ghat in Haridwar on September 23, was joined by farmers from various parts of Uttar Pradesh.