Page 14 - Fuel Prices

Relief for consumers as petrol, diesel prices stay unchanged for fortnight

The price of petrol in Delhi, which fell to Rs 103.97 a litre at 6 a.m. on Diwali day on Nov 4 from the previous days' level of Rs 110.04 a litre, remained at the same level on Thursday

US asks India, China, others to consider tapping oil reserves: Report

The unusual request is meant to be a coordinated effort to lower global energy prices and reflects US frustration with OPEC and its allies.

Rajasthan cuts VAT to reduce fuel prices by up to Rs 5 per litre

The Rajasthan government on Tuesday decided to reduce petrol price by Rs 4 per litre and diesel rate by Rs 5 per litre from midnight. "In the cabinet meeting today, it was unanimously decided to reduce the rate of VAT on petrol and diesel. After this, the rates will be reduced by Rs 4 per litre in petrol and Rs 5 per litre in diesel from 12 o'clock tonight, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot tweeted. The meeting chaired by Gehlot was held at the chief minister's residence.

Centre to bear full revenue loss on petrol, diesel excise cut: Fin Min

The entire revenue loss on account of reduction in excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 and Rs 5 a litre respectively will be borne by the Centre

Fuel prices decided in America, blaming Centre for them wrong: Danve

Fuel prices are decided in America and blaming the central government for rise in their rates is wrong, Union minister Raosaheb Danve has said

Fuel prices remain static for 11th straight day as global prices softens

Fuel prices remained unchanged in the country on Monday after the revision of duties, providing a much needed relief to consumers from the consistent increase in the rates earlier.

Record fuel costs push scooter-loving Indians to opt for electric models

At current prices, even the most fuel-efficient two-wheeler guzzles gasoline worth more than Rs 100 ($1.3) for a 100-km ride

From 2025, all new vehicles sold in India will need to be E20-compliant

E20 is petrol blended with extent to 20% ethanol

Maharashtra govt should reduce VAT on petrol and diesel: BJP's Patil

Maharashtra BJP president Chandrakant Patil demanded that the state government reduce the Value Added Tax on petrol and diesel, after the Centre recently cut the excise duty on the fuels.

Celerio to give 26 kmpl mileage, best ever in the industry: Maruti

Revamped model has fuel efficiency of 26.68 km/litre, making it most fuel-efficient petrol car on road

Around 7 bcm of LNG reserves likely to rein in fuel price volatility

Estimate based on similar proportion of reserves in developed countries

Fuel price hike protest: Kerela legislator rides bicycle to reach Assembly

The Kerala Assembly on Monday witnessed a novel mode of protest as an opposition legislator pedalled a bicycle to reach the House complex against the state government's stand not to forgo tax on fuel

Inflation cools in September, but inflationary pressure is building up

Crop damage, import constraints may cause vegetable inflation to spike; global commodity scenario is taking a toll on raw materials

Dalmia Cement shifts to green fuel to rein in high input cost

Cement demand was not strong in the first half of FY22, but Dalmia Cement expects that to change from December as the vaccination drive ramps up

Sustainable fuel taxes

India needs a more transparent tax structure

Petrol and diesel prices remain unchanged for third consecutive day

In the financial capital Mumbai, petrol continues to be priced at Rs 109.98 a litre and diesel Rs 94.14 a litre.

Covid LIVE: Kerala sees 6,546 new cases, 6,934 recoveries in last 24 hours

Live news: Reactions come in to the government's unexpected decision to help reduce petrol and diesel prices.

Sisodia urges Centre to further reduce petrol, diesel prices by Rs 15 each

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Saturday asked the Centre to further slash petrol, diesel prices

Withdraw last year's price hikes of petrol, diesel: Congress

The central government reduced excise duty on petrol by Rs 5 and on diesel by Rs 10, and some BJP-ruled states have reduced VAT on the fuels this week

Top headlines: 23 states lower VAT on fuel; Diwali sale crosses Rs 1.25 trn

Delhi recorded its poorest air quality in five years the day after Diwali. Fuel pump dealers bleed on sudden excise duty cut on petrol, diesel. Here are the top headlines of the day