Fuel price hike: Petrol crosses ₹103 in Raipur, diesel sees sharp rise
A sharp increase in fuel prices has started reflecting in Chhattisgarh. Petrol prices in Raipur have now crossed the ₹103 per litre mark.
A sharp increase in fuel prices has started reflecting in Chhattisgarh. Petrol prices in Raipur have now crossed the ₹103 per litre mark.
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.
The central government has decided to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel amid rising tensions in West Asia due to the prolonged Iran war, which has raised fears of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
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.
Addressing the annual convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) in the national capital, the minister said all tests had confirmed there were no issues with the rollout of 20 per cent ethanol-blended (E20) petrol.
India's decision to fast-track ethanol blending into petrol marks a milestone in its search for energy security and climate responsibility.
Panic gripped the Kheranichoti area of Midnapore town on Saturday afternoon after a shocking incident where a man was doused with petrol and set on fire in front of his shop.
