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Centre hikes export duty on diesel to ₹55.5/l, ATF to ₹42/l; petrol nil

The Finance Ministry effected the hike through five notifications by raising the Special Additional Excise Duty on diesel to ₹24 per litre and adjusting the Road and Infrastructure Cess

Centre hikes export duty on diesel to ₹55.5/l, ATF to ₹42/l; petrol nil
Updated On : 11 Apr 2026 | 7:50 PM IST

Diesel duty raised to ₹55.5/l, ATF to ₹42/l; petrol remains nil: Centre

As per the notification, export duty on diesel has been raised to ₹55.5 per litre from ₹21.5 per litre, while duty on ATF has been increased to ₹42 per litre from ₹29.5 per litre

Diesel duty raised to ₹55.5/l, ATF to ₹42/l; petrol remains nil: Centre
Updated On : 11 Apr 2026 | 7:24 PM IST

Bangladesh seeks more oil, fertilisers as ties with India improve

Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman meets External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval

Bangladesh seeks more oil, fertilisers as ties with India improve
Updated On : 08 Apr 2026 | 10:53 PM IST

Reliance slips 4%; stock hits over 10-month low, m-cap falls below ₹18 trn

Share price of Reliance Industries hit an over 10-month low at ₹1,300.20 in Monday's intra-day trade and has corrected by 19% from its 52-week high of ₹1,611.80 touched on January 5, 2026.

Reliance slips 4%; stock hits over 10-month low, m-cap falls below ₹18 trn
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 11:46 AM IST

Govt examining request from Bangladesh for supply of diesel, says MEA

The inputs were shared by the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiwal during a weekly presser

Govt examining request from Bangladesh for supply of diesel, says MEA
Updated On : 03 Apr 2026 | 7:28 AM IST

India's diesel exports to SE Asia hit 7-year high in March due to Iran war

The surge in exports could boost spot sale margins for ‌Indian refiners who have purchased large volumes of prompt Russian crude to replace West Asia supply disrupted by the war

India's diesel exports to SE Asia hit 7-year high in March due to Iran war
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 8:41 AM IST

Chinese cargoes signal fuel relief for Asian neighbours despite curbs

China, a major Asian fuel exporter, halted overseas oil product sales, forcing refiners to cancel or renegotiate shipments to prioritise domestic supply

Chinese cargoes signal fuel relief for Asian neighbours despite curbs
Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 12:26 PM IST

West Asia conflict: Govt steps in to shield OMCs via big duty cuts

Move to cost exchequer ₹1.3 trn in FY27; export duty reimposed

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Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 10:57 PM IST

Govt cuts excise duties on petrol, diesel by ₹10/litre each amid Iran war

The move comes against the backdrop of a global energy crisis triggered by the US-Israel conflict with Iran and Tehran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz

Govt cuts excise duties on petrol, diesel by ₹10/litre each amid Iran war
Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 10:35 AM IST

IOC, BPCL, HPCL shares react as govt trims excise duty on petrol, diesel

The government has reduced the excise duties on petrol and diesel by ₹10 per litre each, bringing them down to ₹3 per litre of petrol and zero per litre of diesel

IOC, BPCL, HPCL shares react as govt trims excise duty on petrol, diesel
Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 10:18 AM IST

Govt says no shortage of petrol, diesel, urges public to avoid panic buying

The government on Wednesday said there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG in the country, and urged citizens not to believe rumours circulating on social media or resort to panic buying. LPG supplies remain affected due to the ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. In a media briefing, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said all refineries are operating at high capacity with "adequate crude inventories", while "sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel are being maintained" and retail outlets are functioning normally nationwide. "Don't believe in rumours. We have adequate fuel stocks and the government is making all efforts to reach them to consumers," she said. She said "panic buying was reported in some areas due to rumours", leading to unusually high sales and crowding at petrol pumps, even though "adequate stocks of petrol and diesel are available at all petrol pumps". "There are enough stock of petrol and diesel and there is no

Govt says no shortage of petrol, diesel, urges public to avoid panic buying
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 7:13 PM IST

Fuel demand remained strong in Dec; petrol sales grew 6.7%, diesel up 5%

Cooking gas demand increased by 12.7 per cent YoY in December supported by strong household demand

Fuel demand remained strong in Dec; petrol sales grew 6.7%, diesel up 5%
Updated On : 01 Jan 2026 | 11:47 PM IST

Jio-BP sees 34% growth in petrol, diesel sales in July-September quarter

Jio-BP, the fuel retailing joint venture of Reliance Industries and super major BP, clocked a 34 per cent rise in petrol and diesel sales in the September quarter as the joint venture aggressively expands its retail network. Jio-BP clocked 1.8 million sales of petrol and diesel in July-September, 34 per cent more than a year ago, according to an investor presentation made by the company after the second quarter earnings announcement. Also, helping the firm were good margins. "So, if you look at the volume and the growth, petrol and diesel together, we have done about 1.8 million kilolitre. That is a 34 per cent growth. ATF, which is jet fuel, we have done about 157,000 kilolitres. This is definitely lower than last quarter but what is important to note is we are maintaining the share there," Srinivas Tuttagunta, COO - Refining & Marketing at Reliance Industries Limited, said on the investor call. The ATF sales were lower than last year on account of a reduction in air traffic due .

Jio-BP sees 34% growth in petrol, diesel sales in July-September quarter
Updated On : 21 Oct 2025 | 5:00 PM IST

Fueling Change: How CNG is transforming India's passenger car landscape

According to a report by Equirus, CNG has been steadily increasing across regions over the past one year, with the East region led by Bihar witnessing a significant increase

Fueling Change: How CNG is transforming India's passenger car landscape
Updated On : 07 Jul 2025 | 10:39 PM IST

WATCH: 19 vehicles in MP CM's convoy towed after water filled in fuel tanks

The vehicles broke down after being refuelled with contaminated diesel-half water, half fuel-at a Ratlam petrol pump that was later sealed by authorities

WATCH: 19 vehicles in MP CM's convoy towed after water filled in fuel tanks
Updated On : 27 Jun 2025 | 3:47 PM IST

Adani Total Gas, Jio-bp tie up to offer petrol, diesel, CNG at fuel outlets

Under the strategic alliance, ATGL fuel stations will retail Jio-bp's high-performance petrol and diesel, while Jio-bp outlets will host ATGL's CNG dispensing units within its geographical areas

Adani Total Gas, Jio-bp tie up to offer petrol, diesel, CNG at fuel outlets
Updated On : 25 Jun 2025 | 4:19 PM IST

Early monsoon dampens fuel demand growth in June; diesel dips 4.8%

Early rains in several parts of the country dampened fuel consumption in June, with diesel slipping to negative territory again after two months of growth, according to provisional industry data. After two months of robust consumption growth, petrol demand slowed to 2.3 per cent to 1.4 million tonnes in the first half of June, sales data of three state-owned fuel retailers, which control about 90 per cent of the market, showed. Petrol demand had risen by close to 9 per cent in May. Diesel saw a 4.8 per cent decline in consumption at 3.26 million tonnes between June 1 and June 15. The demand for India's most used fuel has rebounded since April - rising by nearly 4 per cent in April and 2 per cent in the following month. Diesel, the lifeline of transport and rural agri economy, saw a just 2 per cent growth in demand in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, witnessing a negative growth in most months. Industry officials said early arrival of rains led to reduced demand in irrigation

Early monsoon dampens fuel demand growth in June; diesel dips 4.8%
Updated On : 16 Jun 2025 | 5:04 PM IST

India's May diesel exports to SE Asia hit multi-year high on strong margins

Increased diesel from India, one of the largest suppliers in the region, is cooling spot premiums for the fuel in Asia

India's May diesel exports to SE Asia hit multi-year high on strong margins
Updated On : 30 May 2025 | 11:57 AM IST

Petrol, diesel demand rises in April as summer boosts consumption

India's diesel consumption rebounded in April, recording a 4 per cent increase in demand after months of low or negative growth, driven by the start of summer season with warmer days and nights. Diesel, India's most consumed petroleum fuel and lifeline of transport and rural agri economy, saw just 2 per cent growth in demand in fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 and no growth at all in the preceding financial year. In April, diesel consumption rose to 8.23 million tonnes, up nearly 4 per cent over demand in the year ago period, according to latest data available from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The consumption was 5.3 per cent more than April 2023 and 10.45 per cent higher than the previous Covid-2019 period. Onset of summer triggers rural demand for irrigation as well as for air-conditioning in urban areas. The 4 per cent rise in April 2025 is the highest recorded volume for this month and second highest ever volume in any ...

Petrol, diesel demand rises in April as summer boosts consumption
Updated On : 04 May 2025 | 11:45 AM IST

HPCL, Tata Motors launch co-branded diesel exhaust fuel 'Genuine DEF'

Public sector oil marketing firm HPCL on Wednesday launched a co-branded diesel exhaust fuel 'Genuine DEF' in collaboration with Tata Motors. The co-branded diesel exhaust fuel will be available across 23,000 fuel stations of the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) pan-India as well as over 2,000 authorised outlets of Tata Motors. The high quality Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) solution will drive optimal vehicle performance, boost drivetrain efficiency, and extend the vehicle's longevity. "Our partnership with Tata Motors for co-branded Diesel Exhaust Fluid is a significant step toward reducing emissions and supporting cleaner transportation solutions," said Amit Garg, Director of marketing at HPCL. An essential component for modern 856-compliant diesel vehicles, DEF helps in reducing harmful emissions by breaking down potentially harmful nitrogen into safer and cleaner nitrogen and water. By using the co-branded Genuine DEF, Tata Motors customers can conveniently enhance

HPCL, Tata Motors launch co-branded diesel exhaust fuel 'Genuine DEF'
Updated On : 05 Mar 2025 | 12:42 PM IST