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The government has increased the export duty on diesel from 21.5 rupees per litre to 55.5 rupees per litre. The Ministry of Finance has also announced an increase in the duty on Aviation Turbine Fuel, from 29.5 rupees per litre to 42 rupees per litre. Meanwhile, the export duty on petrol will...

Rio de Janeiro, April 7 – Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva launched a package of measures designed to mitigate the impact of international energy price volatility on Brazil's economy.On Monday, the president signed a series of decrees to provide immediate relief to consumers and...

Jammu, April 2 Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday that developments at the international level remain beyond the control of both the Union government and the people, asserting that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir will largely mirror the broader national scenario.He said the Union...

New Delhi, March 29 The RSS-affiliated Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) expressed concern on Sunday over the "panic buying" of fuel and a surge in LPG cylinder bookings amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, urging people to avoid hoarding as it creates "artificial shortages".It also called for...

Panaji, March 27 Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday welcomed the Central government's decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre each, stating that this timely intervention will ensure fuel stability and provide relief to citizens.In a notification on...

New Delhi, March 27 – Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri clarified on Friday that rumors of a nationwide lockdown are entirely false, stating that no such proposal is currently under consideration by the government. The clarification aims to dispel public concerns and provide accurate information...

New Delhi, March 26 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with Chief Ministers via video conferencing on Friday to review the preparedness and plans of states regarding the West Asia conflict, according to an official.The meeting will focus on ensuring synergy of efforts in the spirit...

Amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the arrival of LPG shipments has brought relief to the people. An LPG vessel, the Apollo Ocean, arrived at the New Mangalore Port last night around 8 PM, and unloading operations began that same night.Previously, the cargo ship Shivalik, which was...

March 25, New Delhi - The government has issued a clarification regarding reports of fuel shortages, following concerns raised on social media. Authorities have described these claims as misleading.According to the Press Information Bureau Fact Check, there is no shortage of petrol or diesel...

New Delhi, March 24 Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement in the Rajya Sabha on the West Asia crisis as "an exercise in obfuscation" and said it came "too late" and raises more questions than answers.Kharge also criticized Modi for his...

New Delhi, March 24 The government has called an all-party meeting on the West Asia crisis on Wednesday, sources said.This comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to Parliament on the West Asia situation.The prime minister on Monday said the difficult global conditions caused by...

Jammu, March 14 Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Rakesh Minhas, announced the formation of special monitoring teams on Saturday to verify LPG and fuel stocks at distribution centers, to ensure transparency and strict adherence to supply guidelines.The decision was made during a meeting with LPG...

Colombo, March 13 Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath met with Russian Ambassador Levan S Dzhagaryan on Friday and discussed the possibility of purchasing Russian fuel.This development comes a day after the Trump administration announced a temporary authorization for several countries...

New Delhi, March 13 Delhi Congress workers staged a demonstration in the national capital on Friday against the shortage of LPG cylinders and rising prices, attempting to cook chapati on a traditional stove by the roadside as a form of protest.Party leaders blamed the government for the sale...

New Delhi, March 12 Amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia, the government announced on Thursday that an additional 40,000 kilolitres of kerosene has been allocated to states as an alternative fuel to LPG.Sujata Sharma, a Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, stated that...

Puducherry, March 12 Petrol stations in and around Puducherry have been experiencing a surge in customers, including two-wheeler riders and car owners, who are suddenly worried about a potential fuel shortage.A petrol dealer told

March 07, New Delhi: India's Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, stated on Friday that India does not face any energy shortages, and consumers have no reason to be concerned.During an interaction in Delhi, the minister discussed various aspects of India's uninterrupted...

Amid the outbreak of hostilities in West Asia and the evolving global energy situation, the government has ensured both the availability and affordability of energy for its population by diversifying its sources. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas stated that India is the third largest...

New Delhi, February 25 The government has mandated the sale of petrol with up to 20 per cent ethanol and a minimum Research Octane Number (RON) of 95 across all states and Union Territories from April 1, 2026.In a February 17 notification, the oil ministry stated, "the central government...