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New Delhi, April 11 The government on Saturday increased the export duty, or windfall tax, on diesel to Rs 55.5 per litre and on aviation fuel ATF to Rs 42 per litre.The duty hike will be effective immediately, the finance ministry said in a notification.The government had, on March 26...

New Delhi, April 10 Jio-BP, the fuel joint venture of Reliance Industries Ltd and BP Plc, does not plan to immediately raise fuel prices despite a spike in international oil prices, its chief executive Akshay Wadhwa said on Friday.The country's second-largest private fuel retailer has kept...

Jaipur, April 9 Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma chaired a meeting with officials on Thursday to review preparations for Prime Minister's visit to the state for the inauguration of the HPCL refinery in Balotra district on April 21.During the meeting, Sharma said the Pachpadra refinery...

New Delhi, April 7 The government is considering a ₹2.5 lakh crore credit guarantee scheme to support businesses, especially MSMEs affected by the West Asia crisis, sources said.Under the scheme, a credit guarantee of about 90 per cent on loans of up to ₹100 crore would be provided to lenders...

New Delhi, April 6 – State-run oil marketing company, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), announced on Monday that commercial LPG supply has recovered to around 70 per cent of pre-crisis levels, despite ongoing geopolitical disruptions.The PSU firm further noted that it continues to work...

New Delhi, April 4 The government on Saturday urged citizens to avoid panic buying of petrol, diesel, and LPG, saying fuel supplies remain adequate despite disruptions linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said the government is taking...

New Delhi, April 2 – The Centre has announced a series of relief measures aimed at protecting the Indian industry and consumers from the adverse economic impact of the Iran war, which has disrupted supply chains and affected exports.The Finance Ministry has outlined steps including cuts in...

SJM Raises Concern Over Panic Fuel Buying, Urges Shift Towards Renewable Energy Surge in LPG Bookings and Fuel Demand Triggers Alarm New Delhi, March 29: The RSS-affiliated Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) on Sunday flagged concerns over rising panic buying of fuel and a sharp increase in LPG...

New Delhi, March 28 – The government stated on Saturday that more than 54 lakh LPG refills were delivered yesterday, and the delivery of domestic LPG cylinders is normal despite the prevailing geopolitical situation that has affected supply chains.There have been no reported shortages at LPG...

India Fuel Supply Update: No Shortage of Petrol, Diesel, LPG; Government Dismisses Lockdown Rumors India Maintains Adequate Fuel Stocks Amid West Asia Crisis New Delhi, March 27: India currently holds sufficient stocks of petrol, diesel, and LPG to last at least two months under normal...

Fuel Prices Remain Stable as Government Absorbs Losses New Delhi – Retail prices of petrol and diesel will not be adjusted following a recent excise duty reduction, according to a statement released by the government on Friday. Instead, the government will absorb the resulting losses incurred by...

Panaji, March 26 The Goa government on Thursday asserted that there is sufficient stock of petrol and diesel in the state, even as long queues were seen at several fuel stations.Due to miscommunication and rumors on social media about a short supply of petrol and diesel at retail outlets...

New Delhi, March 26 India has approximately 60 days of fuel stock cover, the government said on Thursday, adding that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG, as it dismissed reports of shortages as a "deliberate misinformation campaign" aimed at triggering panic buying.The Ministry of...

Bhopal, March 25 Madhya Pradesh Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Minister Govind Singh Rajput said on Wednesday that there is no shortage of petrol and diesel in the state, and people should not believe rumors."Petrol and diesel are available in sufficient quantities. They are...

New Delhi, March 25 The government stated that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG in the country, and urged citizens not to believe rumors circulating on social media or resort to panic buying.Supplies of LPG remain affected due to the ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz...

Government Assures Adequate LPG, Petrol, and Diesel Supply Amid Geopolitical Concerns New Delhi, March 25, 2026 – The government has confirmed that LPG, petrol, and diesel supplies are sufficientnationwide and urged citizens not to panic buy.Key updates from the inter-ministerial briefing...

New Delhi, March 25 – Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) jointly asserted on Wednesday that there are no shortages of petrol, diesel, or LPG within the country. The companies urged citizens to disregard rumors...

New Delhi, March 24 The government said on Tuesday that India has adequate stocks of petrol, diesel, and LPG, and that all refineries are operating at full capacity despite disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz situation.In an update on fuel availability, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in...

Gandhinagar, March 23 The Gujarat government on Monday asserted that there was no shortage of petrol and diesel in the state, even in the wake of the West Asian conflict, as rumors of scarcity triggered panic buying and led to long queues at fuel stations in several areas of the state.Speaking...

New Delhi, March 22 — As tensions escalate in the Middle East and global crude oil prices trend upward, the All India Distillers’ Association (AIDA) has proposed increasing ethanol blending in petrol beyond the current 20% level. The industry body says this step could significantly reduce...