fuel prices

Islamabad, March 16 – Pakistan's federal government has increased the prices of kerosene and Light Diesel Oil (LDO), local media reported on Monday. The price of kerosene has been raised by Pakistani Rupees (PKR) 39.20 per litre, setting the new rate at PKR 358.01 per litre, according to the...

March 16, New Delhi – Bookings for LPG refills have decreased to approximately 7.7 million from 8.8 million, indicating a reduction in panic buying after the government announced that there was no shortage of petrol, diesel, or cooking gas, and that supplies remained stable despite the conflict...

New Delhi, March 16 Wholesale price inflation rose for the fourth consecutive month, at 2.13 per cent in February, driven by an increase in the prices of food and non-food items, even though vegetable prices eased on a month-on-month basis, according to government data released on Monday...

March 16, New Delhi – The International Energy Agency (IEA) has announced the largest coordinated release of strategic oil reserves to help stabilize global markets.Approximately 400 million barrels will be released, with supplies to Asia and Oceania starting immediately, and deliveries to...

Colombo, March 15 Sri Lanka implemented a fuel rationing system using QR codes on Sunday, in response to a potential crisis situation due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Cars are allowed 15 liters per week, while buses are allowed 60 liters per week, according to the Ministry of...

New Delhi, March 14 – Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, on Saturday, launched a scathing attack on the Congress for resorting to gimmicks and using old images of people waiting in LPG booking queues in their desperation to create panic amid the global fuel crisis caused by...

New Delhi, March 14 Ola Electric launched #EndICEAge, a nationwide campaign aimed at accelerating India's transition away from petrol-powered or internal combustion engine (ICE) two-wheelers toward electric mobility.The campaign highlights the rising cost and inconvenience of petrol dependency...

New Delhi, March 14 – The United Nations Human Rights Office has warned that the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict is rapidly escalating, with serious humanitarian, economic, and global consequences, urging all parties to move towards an immediate ceasefire and stronger diplomatic efforts from...

New Delhi, March 14 – The BJP highlighted on Saturday that petrol prices in India have remained unchanged at ₹94.77 per litre, despite sharp increases in many major economies.The party attributed this stability to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "handling" of the global energy crisis triggered...

Washington, March 14 – US Vice President JD Vance defended President Donald Trump’s military action against Iran and the administration’s economic policies during remarks in North Carolina, saying the government is working to keep Americans safe while strengthening the country’s economy...

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...

Washington, March 13 – Facing a sharp rise in fuel prices and disruptions in global shipping routes, the White House is considering a temporary waiver of the century-old Jones Act to allow more vessels to deliver energy and agricultural supplies to US ports.Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt...

Chandigarh, March 12 The Punjab Assembly on Thursday passed a unanimous resolution stating that the failure of the Centre's foreign policy has led to a shortage and increase in the price of LPG, causing hardship to people across the country.The resolution was moved by Food and Civil Supplies...

Ajmer, March 12 Disruptions in the supply of commercial LPG cylinders due to the conflict in the Middle East are forcing hotels and restaurants in Ajmer to revert to traditional fuels.Several small and large eateries across the city have started using these alternatives for cooking, leading to...

Colombo, March 12 Sri Lanka said on Thursday that India has responded positively to its request for assistance in securing fuel supplies in the possible scenario of continued tensions in West Asia.Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath made the request when he met External Affairs Minister S...

Chandigarh, March 12 The Punjab Assembly on Thursday passed a unanimous resolution stating that the failure of the Centre's foreign policy has led to a shortage and increase in the price of LPG, causing hardship to people across the country.The resolution was moved by Punjab Food and Civil...

New Delhi, March 12 – India’s strategic oil reserves and diversification of energy imports from over 40 supplier countries have transformed its ability to absorb global energy shocks. This resilience has ensured that there is no energy crisis due to the disruption caused by the Iran war, as the...

Basti (UP), March 12 Long queues and chaotic scenes were observed outside an LPG agency here on Thursday as consumers rushed to collect cooking gas cylinders amid rumors of a possible price increase, officials said.A large number of people gathered at the Mahagauri Gas Agency at Mahadeva...

Bengaluru, March 12 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said on Thursday that the government will discuss the issue of LPG shortage in a Cabinet meeting, while urging the Centre to immediately address supply disruptions that are affecting households and farmers.In the wake of the...

Chennai, March 12 – The ongoing disruption in fuel supplies linked to the conflict in West Asia is beginning to affect Chennai's transport sector. Thousands of auto-rickshaw drivers are facing difficulties refueling LPG and CNG vehicles, and commuters are paying higher fares across the city...