Hardeep Singh Puri

Only 4 cases of ethanol contamination reported so far, says Hardeep Puri

Of 2,000 fuel samples collected each day, only 4 cases of fuel contamination have been reported so far, oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri noted

India weathered Hormuz disruption without fuel shortages: Puri

India successfully shielded consumers from supply disruptions triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz earlier this year through diversified sourcing, expanded refining capacity and higher domestic production, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Friday, while outlining the government's broader strategy to strengthen the country's energy security. Addressing an industry event organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Puri said India had moved beyond viewing energy security solely through the lens of access to hydrocarbons, citing diversified imports, strategic partnerships, infrastructure expansion and alternative fuels as key pillars of its approach. "Today, I think we are in the happy situation of being able to say that, as far as India is concerned, we have moved on from that," he said. He said India maintained uninterrupted fuel supplies despite disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy transit route. The Iran war disrupt

ONGC starts India's first deepwater exploration well off Odisha coast

The state-owned explorer has launched its first deepwater exploratory well under a broader push to unlock offshore hydrocarbon reserves and strengthen India's energy security

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

Will petrol, diesel prices drop now? Hardeep Singh Puri explains dynamics behind fuel pricing

Will petrol and diesel prices come down in India? Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri explains why fuel prices depend on more than just crude oil rates.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Technical team to visit Venezuela to explore energy opportunities: Puri

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri met Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez in New Delhi on Thursday.In a post on X, Puri said that a technical team from India would soon visit Venezuela to study opportunities in the energy sector."Called on the Acting President of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela HE @delcyrodriguezv today with the leadership of @PetroleumMin and CMDs of India's energy sector PSUs. India has a long-standing energy partnership with Venezuela since 2008 and shares unique complimentarities with the country. Venezuela possesses biggest proven reserves of oil in the world, while India not only possesses huge demand for energy but also has the technological expertise and manpower to refine Venezuelan crude in our refineries. Venezuela is already among the largest crude oil suppliers to India in April & May 2026, which is a reflection of the future potential. Our technical team will visit Venezuela soon to further explore this ...

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

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