Fuel

Toyota's India head says the country should now push flex-fuel vehicles, calling for lower taxes and pricing support as E20 stabilises and higher blends prove impractical for legacy fleets

Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said India is transitioning from a fuel-importing to a fuel-exporting nation, driven by the growing production and use of ethanol, methanol and green hydrogen. Gadkari, addressing the 84th annual session of the Indian Roads Congress (IRC), emphasised the government's commitment to road safety, focusing on advanced engineering standards, intelligent transport systems, and awareness initiatives. India is transitioning from a fuel-importing to a fuel-exporting nation, driven by the growing production and use of ethanol, methanol, bio-LNG, CNG, and green hydrogen, he said. India is the fastest-growing economy in the world. The dream of our Prime Minister is to make India the third-largest economy. Our mission is to make the country a Vishwaguru'. For that, we need world-class infrastructure in the water, power, transport, and communication segments, the Union Road Transport and Highways Minister said. Gadkari said the government's aim is to build

Diesel consumption rose 3.2% on a monthly basis to 6.79 million tons in September for a 6.6% increase year on year

Refiners in India, which sources about a third of its crude from Russia, are boosting runs and redirecting surplus barrels abroad

Power imports, mainly from an Adani Power-run coal-fired plant in eastern India, rose 70 per cent in the seven months through July

India is the world's third-largest consumer and importer of oil. The data is a proxy for the country's oil demand

Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices were cut by 1.4 per cent on Monday, while commercial LPG cylinders became cheaper by Rs 51.50, reflecting a drop in global benchmark rates. Jet fuel (ATF) price was reduced by Rs 1,308.41 per kilolitre, or 1.4 per cent, to Rs 90,713.52 per kl in the national capital -- home to one of the busiest airports in the country, according to state-owned fuel retailers. The reduction comes after two back-to-back monthly increases in prices since July 1. In all, prices were hiked by Rs 8,949.38 per kl in line with the spurt in international oil rates that followed geopolitical tensions and trade wars. This price cut will reduce the burden on commercial airlines, for whom fuel makes up for almost 40 per cent of the operating cost. No immediate comments could be obtained from the airlines on the impact of the price change. The ATF price in Mumbai was cut to Rs 84,832.83 per kl from Rs 86,077.14, while those in Chennai and Kolkata were increased to Rs 94,151.9

Oil marketing companies have reduced 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder prices by ₹51.50 effective September 1 while domestic cylinder prices remain unchanged

This model may pave the way for eco-friendly fuels, as scientists mimic photosynthesis to use sunlight for producing solar fuels like hydrogen, methanol and synthetic petrol

Ever wondered what you're really filling up at the petrol pump? It’s not 100% petrol, it’s E20, a blend with 20% ethanol. Many vehicle owners say it's affecting mileage and engine performance.

The move would enable consistent demand for coal, Coal India said in the notice dated August 6, which was reviewed by Reuters

The Maharashtra government has allowed the use of food grains such as maize and rice to produce ethanol through the dual feed method, to be used for blending with petrol. The ethanol thus produced shall not be used for liquor production, said an order issued by the state home department. The central and state governments earlier allowed the use of sugarcane juice and molasses for ethanol production. With the latest decision, distilleries can now operate even during the season when sugarcane is not available. Welcoming the move, B B Thombre, chairman of the West Indian Sugar Mills Association (WISMA), said, "We had requested the government to allow ethanol production from food grains during the (sugarcane) off-season." Thombre, who also heads Natural Sugars and Allied Industries, a private sugar mill, said the decision will help stabilise maize prices and generate year-round demand. "Farmers will benefit significantly, especially with maize fetching Rs 2,800 per quintal," he said,

Industry body says allowing ethanol imports for fuel use will derail biofuel sector investments and affect timely payments to sugarcane farmers

India is the world's third-largest consumer and importer of oil. The data is a proxy for the country's oil demand

Delhi Environment Minister says overage vehicle fuel ban is unfeasible due to flawed ANPR systems and citizen discontent; High Court to hear petrol dealers' plea in September

The Commission for Air Quality Management has formulated the plan to close the loophole Delhi residents use by registering their overage vehicles in other states

Despite tensions between India and Pakistan, essential supplies remain unaffected; fuel, vegetables, and pulses are in steady supply as authorities monitor logistics and counter misinformation

ER&D downshifts on weak Q4, gloomy 2025; more downgrades loom

Cab drivers in Hyderabad have launched a 'No AC' protest today, demanding fairer fares from Ola, Uber, and Rapido to offset rising fuel and maintenance costs

The move follows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's recent visit to the White House, where he had a hostile conversation with US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance