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Hardeep Puri questions eruption of 'controversy' over ethanol blended fuels
Petroleum minister says E20 has been used safely for nearly two years and argues higher ethanol blending will reduce crude imports, support farmers and strengthen India's energy security
 "Hardeep Puri questions eruption of 'controversy' over ethanol blended fuels")
OMCs back in profit as under-recoveries on petrol and diesel shrink
Analysts and the government differ on fuel under-recoveries as crude prices ease, highlighting contrasting views on OMC margins and India's fuel pricing formula
 "OMCs back in profit as under-recoveries on petrol and diesel shrink")
War-hit balance sheets: State-run OMCs' underrecoveries hit ₹2.19 trillion
High crude oil prices pushed state-run oil retailers into massive under-recoveries despite fuel price hikes, while LPG sales continued to remain loss-making, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said
 "War-hit balance sheets: State-run OMCs' underrecoveries hit ₹2.19 trillion")
West Asia crisis caused ₹74,781 cr loss on fuel sales for oil firms: Puri
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said rising crude prices during the West Asia conflict led to ₹74,781 crore in losses for state-run OMCs till June 30
Can E85 fuel become the breakthrough for India's ethanol blending goals?
The launch of E85 fuel and flex-fuel vehicles has revived debate on the future of ethanol blending in India, but questions remain over incentives, infrastructure and consumer acceptance
 "Can E85 fuel become the breakthrough for India's ethanol blending goals?")
Back to the cradle of India's oil industry amid Northeast energy push
A tripartite pact - amid the promise of removing Afspa from almost all of the Northeast - revives hydrocarbon exploration along the Assam-Nagaland border after decades of dormancy
 "Back to the cradle of India's oil industry amid Northeast energy push")
Govt restores royalty rate on crude oil from nomination blocks to 16.66%
Royalty on crude produced from onland nomination and pre-NELP blocks will again be calculated on a cum-royalty basis, reversing a key May 8 reform
 "Govt restores royalty rate on crude oil from nomination blocks to 16.66%")
Wider Gulf crisis would be worrying, India has 76-80 days of oil: Puri
It may remain a conflict not confined to that theater ... you know, you could have problems elsewhere, Hardeep Singh Puri said
 "Wider Gulf crisis would be worrying, India has 76-80 days of oil: Puri")
Hardeep Puri launches E85 fuel; to be 20% cheaper than E20 petrol
E85 fuel will initially be available at 48 outlets and is planned to reach 5,000 retail pumps by December 2027, supporting higher ethanol blending levels
Govt to launch E85 fuel with 85% ethanol, challenge oil dependence
The new fuel enters the market amid lingering concerns over the impact of ethanol blends on mileage and engine durability
 "Govt to launch E85 fuel with 85% ethanol, challenge oil dependence")
Technical team to visit Venezuela to explore energy opportunities: Puri
He said Indian oil and gas companies already have existing investments in Venezuela and are seeking new collaboration opportunities to enhance the bilateral energy partnership
Govt plans flex-fuel sale at 5K pumps by 2027-end: Hardeep Singh Puri
Oil marketing companies will begin selling flex fuel at select outlets in NCR and the Mumbai-Pune-Nagpur corridor before expanding nationwide
Govt examining incentives to accelerate flex-fuel vehicle adoption: Puri
Puri asserted that the Flex Fuel Vehicles offer India a practical solution to reduce crude oil imports, strengthen the rural economy through ethanol demand, and advance low-carbon mobility
India to invest over $20 bn in offshore energy mapping: Hardeep Singh Puri
The state-run upstream companies have invested over $0.5 billion in seismic data acquisition in the last eight years
India has 60 days of crude, LNG, 45 days of LPG, no supply issues: Puri
Speaking at the CII Annual Summit, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India's oil companies are losing ₹1,000 crore every day and the under recovery is going to be ₹1,98,000 crore
 "India has 60 days of crude, LNG, 45 days of LPG, no supply issues: Puri")
West Asia conflict: Govt may rework strategic oil and gas reserves
Amid the West Asia crisis, the government is considering expanding India's crude oil, gas and LPG reserves to strengthen long-term energy security
Govt may soon assess oil firms' ₹2 trillion under-recoveries: Hardeep Puri
Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said state-run oil companies are facing mounting losses from frozen fuel prices amid rising crude oil costs and geopolitical tensions
India has ample fuel stocks, but OMC losses may hit ₹1 trillion: Puri
At the same time, the minister acknowledged growing fiscal stress from keeping retail fuel prices unchanged
Oil Minister Puri rules out fuel shortage as LPG production raised sharply
Oil Minister said PM Narendra Modi's austerity appeal should be taken as a wake-up call and urged to start thinking of "measures" to lessen fiscal strain from West Asia conflict
Govt assures adequate fuel stock amid PM Modi's energy conservation push
The government said India has adequate fuel supplies and stable prices despite rising global energy costs and mounting losses for oil marketing companies
 "Govt assures adequate fuel stock amid PM Modi's energy conservation push")