fuel prices

April 11, New Delhi – Bangladesh is facing increasing pressure from external factors as its trade deficit widened sharply to $16.91 billion during the first eight months of the 2025-26 fiscal year.According to data released by the Bangladesh Bank, the deficit increased by more than $3 billion...

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...

New Delhi, April 8 The war in West Asia is boosting demand for luxury electric vehicles, driven by customer concerns over fuel prices, said BMW Group India President and CEO Hardeep Singh Brar on Wednesday.The German luxury carmaker has increased its EV sales in India to 26 per cent of its...

Kathmandu, April 7 – The new government in Nepal decided on Tuesday to provide partial tax exemptions on petroleum products in an effort to ease the financial burden on consumers, mirroring a similar decision by the Indian government.A Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday approved a 50 per cent...

Mumbai, April 7 Air India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson told staff on Tuesday that it was the right time to hand over the reins for the airline's next phase of growth.Wilson, who has decided to resign, has been at the helm for four years since mid-2022 and will remain with the...

Colombo, April 7 Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced an economic relief package on Tuesday aimed at minimizing the impact of the West Asia conflict.Speaking in parliament, Dissanayake said that India has agreed to provide the island nation with petrol and diesel."As a...

Bengaluru, April 7 The Congress accused the Union government on Tuesday of creating a "full-blown livelihood crisis" in Karnataka by mismanaging the supply of LPG and fuel, severely impacting auto drivers, small businesses, and gig workers.In a joint statement, Karnataka Chief Minister...

Puducherry, April 6 Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday ridiculed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his claims about rising petrol and diesel prices, saying that was indeed the case in neighboring Pakistan.Addressing a poll rally at the Mannadipet constituency here ahead of the April 9...

Puducherry, April 6 Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday ridiculed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his claims of rising petrol and diesel prices, stating that this was indeed the case in neighboring Pakistan.Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country has defied...

Islamabad, April 6 – Residents in Peshawar and other parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, have been facing difficulties due to a severe shortage of natural gas, as CNG stations across the province have remained closed, local media reported on Monday.Most school bus and van operators have...

New Delhi, April 6 Retail sales of vehicles across categories in India in 2025-26 grew by 13.3 per cent to 2,96,71,064 units, a record, compared to 2,61,87,255 units in the previous fiscal, with GST 2.0 helping overcome a subdued start to the year, the Federation of Automobile Dealers...

Kathmandu, April 5 – Citing ongoing disruptions in petroleum supplies due to the conflict in West Asia, the Nepali government has decided to implement a two-day weekend for government offices and educational institutions.Under the new arrangement, public holidays will now be observed on...

Bengaluru, April 5 IOCL said on Sunday that it is actively strengthening Auto LPG distribution across its network in Karnataka to address the surge in demand arising from the ongoing geopolitical situation.The company, however, highlighted that infrastructure limitations—including a limited...

On Easter Sunday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Christian community, requesting their support for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the upcoming April 9 elections in Kerala.Shah also referred to the alleged misappropriation of gold from Sabarimala and stated that...

Islamabad, April 5 – Ahead of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's planned protest against rising fuel prices and inflation, two roads leading to the Karachi Press Club (KPC) were closed on Sunday, with the police citing "security" reasons for the closure.In a statement, the Karachi Traffic Police...

Traders in Pakistan have warned the government of a nationwide protest if the increase in petroleum prices is not withdrawn, while also calling for an end to the ongoing crackdown on bakers (naanbai), local media reported on Sunday.Speaking at a press conference at the National Press Club, All...

Sankarankovil, April 4 Chief Minister MK Stalin accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of causing delays in the distribution of cooking gas cylinders and claimed that people are asking, "Where is the LPG, Modi ji?" and questioned whether the PM has any answers.Addressing a rally here, Stalin...

FGN15 PAK-US-IRAN-TALKSPakistan rejects media reports of collapse of initiative to facilitate US-Iran talksIslamabad: Pakistan on Saturday rejected media reports that its initiative to facilitate talks between the US and Iran to end the ongoing conflict in West Asia had encountered obstacles...

Islamabad, April 4 – A sharp increase in fuel prices by the Pakistani government has triggered strong reactions from opposition parties and civil society groups, with calls for mass protests and demands for the removal of the coalition government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, according...

April 03, New Delhi: The Italian government has extended the temporary cut in fuel excise taxes, which was originally scheduled to expire on April 6.Following a meeting of the Council of Ministers, the Italian Economy Minister announced that the reduction in excise duties, which is already in...