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.
We have advanced our target to achieve 20 pc ethanol blending in petrol from 2030 to 2025-26: Petroleum Minister
Shah said, "How the ethanol project being started by the Haryana government will enhance the income of cooperative sugar mills."
A decision to this effect was taken by the Council of Ministers in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today.
The Petroleum Division has warned the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) that the stocks of petroleum products may dry up as banks are refusing to open and confirm Letters of Credit (LCs) for imports.
The central has slashed the windfall tax on crude oil from Rs 11,000 to Rs 9,500 per tonne. This change will be applied from November 2 according to an official notification released by the Ministry of Finance.
