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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 petrol, aviation turbine fuel, and LPG consumption shot up in October this year compared to the same month last year, reflecting the rising demand for these fuels in a growing economy.
The Minister cited global factors such as the war in the Middle East and voluntary cuts in oil production, which are influencing the oil prices in the global market.
A molestation-accused man’s son allegedly threw petrol on the complainant girl and set her afire after she refused to withdraw her case in the Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh.
The remarks came after the comments from India's Oil Secretary, Pankaj Jain, suggesting a price drop last month and media reports indicating that Maharashtra's state elections are expected in early November.
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday clarified that he is not against providing incentives for any particular fuel technology.