The common man in Uttar Pradesh, already grappling with inflation, cooking gas shortages, and increased milk prices, received yet another blow as petrol, diesel, and CNG prices in the state increased starting Friday morning.
India’s state-run oil companies have raised petrol and diesel prices by ₹3 per litre nationwide, pushing fuel costs higher across major cities amid rising crude oil pressures.
The Government has said that citizens are encouraged to use alternate fuels such as PNG and electric or induction cooktops.
In the light of the ongoing developments in West Asia, the Union government on Wednesday said India is maintaining sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel, adding that all refineries are operating at high capacity, with adequate crude inventories in place.
In a strong rebuttal to swirling online rumours and panic-inducing videos, the government on Thursday issued an unambiguous assurance that India faces no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG, warning that a “deliberately mischievous, coordinated campaign of misinformation” is attempting to mislead the public and trigger needless anxiety.
According to the deal, select Adani Total fuel stations will retail Jio-BP’s petrol and diesel, while select Jio-BP outlets will host Adani Total CNG dispensing units within Adani Total's authorised geographical areas.
The recent capsize of a Liberian-flagged cargo vessel off the coast of Kerala is a stark reminder of how ill prepared we are for ecological emergencies in our maritime zones.
India's consumption of petroleum products such as diesel, petrol and LPG recorded a significant increase in April this year, reflecting the rising level of economic activity in the country.
The Central government has raised the excise duty on petrol and diesel prices by ₹2 per litre. An official notification by the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, said the change would take effect from April 8.
Exports of gasoline and diesel by major refiners in South Korea hit a record high last year, with over 50 percent of all imported crude oil shipped overseas after being refined here, data showed on Sunday.
