Fuel of Trust
India’s push towards ethanol-blended petrol is rooted in sound national objectives.
India’s push towards ethanol-blended petrol is rooted in sound national objectives.
The Finance Ministry notification covers E22, E25, E27 and E30 fuel variants, provided they follow BIS specifications and composition rules.
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.
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.
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.
The initiatives are part of the state's broader strategy to stimulate economic growth and enhance the ease of doing business.
In a move which would have a far-reaching impact on the automobile sector, the Maharashtra Government has a set up a seven-member committee to study the possibility of banning petrol and diesel vehicles in order to phase them out in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The MMR comprises Mumbai city as well as areas of neighbouring Thane, Raigad and Palghar districts, taking worsening air quality into account.
