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The government move to restrict diesel purchases through petrol pumps is raising concerns among hospitals, IT campuses, data centres and industrial facilities that rely heavily on diesel generators not only as emergency backup but also as a regular source of power during peak-demand periods. The government on June 11 barred industrial, commercial and institutional consumers from purchasing diesel at petrol pumps and limited sales through retail outlets to 200 litres per customer or vehicle per day, a move aimed at conserving supplies and preventing diversion of fuel meant for retail consumers. Industry executives said the restrictions could disrupt fuel procurement for sectors where diesel generators remain critical to operations. Hospitals are among the most vulnerable. Large healthcare facilities typically maintain multiple diesel generator sets capable of powering entire campuses during grid disruptions and often run them proactively during surgeries, intensive-care operations an

The clarification modifies the court's August 12 order, which had earlier barred coercive action against such vehicles in the National Capital Region

India's diesel and petrol consumption rose strongly in September 2025, aided by GST cuts, festive mobility and higher freight, though aviation fuel demand slipped

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The Maharashtra government has a set up a seven-member committee to study the possibility of imposing a ban on petrol and diesel vehicles in the Mumbai Metropolitan Area, in view of the city's worsening air quality. The committee, headed by retired IAS officer Sudhir Kumar Shrivastava, will study and submit a report with its recommendations within three months, as per government resolution (GR) dated January 22. Maharashtra's transport commissioner, Mumbai's joint police commissioner (traffic), managing director of the Mahanagar Gas Limited, project manager of the Maharashtra State Power Distribution Company Limited (Mahavitaran), president of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), and joint transport commissioner (enforcement-1) as member secretary are the other panelists. The committee has given powers to include experts in the field as fellow members and get feedback from them, as per the GR. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) also comprises areas of the ...

India's diesel sales continued to slide in May while petrol consumption was almost flat despite election campaigns for the general elections hitting a peak, preliminary data of state-owned firms showed on Thursday. Electioneering for general elections traditionally has led to a surge in fuel demand as candidates extensively use automobiles to reach voters. But the trend in sales by PSUs so far does not reflect that. Petrol sales of three state-owned firms, which control 90 per cent of the fuel market, at 1.367 million tonnes in the first half of May was almost the same as 1.36 million tonnes of fuel consumed in the same period last year. Month-on-month consumption however soared 11 per cent. Diesel sales dropped 1.1 per cent to 3.28 million tonnes during May 1 to 15. The demand for the nation's most consumed fuel had fallen 2.3 per cent in April and 2.7 per cent in March. Besides electioneering, the summer harvest season is also the scorching summer that increases the demand for ai

Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Toyota Kirloskar and Kia are major players in the diesel car market. Maruti stopped producing diesel-run cars in the financial year 2019-20

Seeking to clarify his remarks on taxation of diesel vehicles, Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said that he wanted to convey to automobile manufacturers to take steps to reduce pollution, and also added that there is no proposal to levy tax on such vehicles. Earlier this week, the road, transport and highway minister's remarks regarding the need to levy 10 per cent tax on diesel-run vehicles to help cut emissions had generated lots of controversy. "I am not against diesel fuel and neither we are going to levy any tax on diesel vehicles," Gadkari told CNBC-TV18. The road transport and highways minister noted that from the pollution point of view, diesel is very hazardous and it is really causing health problem in the country. Gadkari emphasised that he is not against any industry and pointed out that the government is already giving incentives for electric cars. "So my suggestion to the industry is that best way to (reduce pollution) is to concentrate on alternative fuel,"

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Gadkari said the contribution of diesel cars has already come down drastically in the country and the manufacturers need to stop selling them in the market

Prolonged exposure to diesel pollution, which includes a complex mixture of pollutants, can have serious health effects on humans, said experts here even as the government contemplates a ban

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India should ban the use of diesel-powered four-wheeler vehicles by 2027 and switch to electric and gas-fuelled vehicles in cities with more than a million people and polluted towns in order to cut emissions, an oil ministry panel is recommending.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Friday said it has commenced bookings for the updated version of its multipurpose vehicle Innova Crysta. The model now comes with a 2.4-litre diesel powertrain mated with a five speed manual transmission across four trims. It can be booked for Rs 50,000 at company dealerships or online, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) said in a statement. The opening of bookings for the new Innova Crysta comes on the heels of the launch of the Innova HyCross (available in Gasoline and Strong Hybrid Electric powertrains). "This vehicle (Innova Crysta) is a perfect choice for customers preferring a rugged and practical vehicle, well known for its unparalleled comfort and safety," TKM Vice President, Sales and Strategic Marketing Atul Sood stated.

The price gap between petrol and diesel has been narrowing. And BS VI emission norms dealt another blow to the sales of diesel vehicles. So, what is the road ahead for diesel cars in India?

According to an annual report prepared by the Delhi Traffic Police, there were over 1.22 crore registered vehicles of all categories in Delhi in 2021

Diesel-run auto rickshaws will have to be phased out in the entire national capital region (NCR) by December 31, 2026, according to a new policy formulated to curb air pollution

According to a MoRTH estimate, 25 state transport undertakings own 32,062 buses that are over 10 years old

The Haryana government on Monday introduced a bill in the state assembly to exempt tractors from the rule that bans diesel vehicles older than 10 years from plying in NCR areas

A senior Delhi transport department officer said that petrol vehicles older than 15 years will also be deregistered in the coming days