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  Ethanol blending programme safe, E20 fuel won't affect insurance of vehicles: Government

  Market | June 24, 2026 17:20 IST

  The 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 | June 15, 2026 23:50 IST

  The 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 | June 12, 2026 11:05 IST

  The 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 | June 11, 2026 10:57 IST

  As 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 | June 09, 2026 17:15 IST

  According 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 | June 08, 2026 14:22 IST

  According 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 19:54 IST

  Petroleum 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 16:47 IST

  Petrol, 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 IST

  Petrol 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 IST

  Fuel 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 23:44 IST

  The 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 | April 23, 2026 12:24 IST

  The 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 | April 14, 2026 16:31 IST

  Experts 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 | April 11, 2026 23:44 IST

  The 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 | March 27, 2026 10:05 IST

  The 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 | March 27, 2026 11:54 IST

  Retail 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.

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  Petrol Price Hike: BPCL, HPCL and Indian Oil raise premium petrol rates by up to Rs 2.35 per litre

  Business | March 20, 2026 16:18 IST

  The price hike comes amid escalating war in the Middle East, which has triggered the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market, with shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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  Govt mandates sale of Ethanol-blended petrol with minimum RON 95 nationwide from April 1

  Business | February 26, 2026 17:14 IST

  The government has mandated ethanol blending in petrol to help cut oil imports and also to reduce emissions. Ethanol is made from sugarcane, maize, or grain. It is renewable, domestically produced, and has cleaner burning than pure petrol.

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  EU to ease 2035 ban on internal combustion engine cars auto industry faces headwinds

  Auto | December 17, 2025 7:06 IST

  The EU's executive commission is proposing to modify the 2023 legislation that currently mandates 100% emission reduction for new cars by 2035.

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  No helmet, no petrol in Bhopal: District administration issues strict orders for two-wheeler riders

  India | July 31, 2025 17:20 IST

  The decision comes in light of the rising number of road accidents caused by people riding two-wheelers without helmet.