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Scrap VAT on fuel in Maharashtra to cut prices to Rs 70-80, NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil urges Fadnavis

May 28, 2026 2:52 pm

Congress Legislative Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar has accused the BJP government of trying to mask its failures by focusing on religious polarisation.

How much do petrol and diesel cost in different cities after the latest price hike? Check Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai rates here

May 26, 2026 9:20 am

Fuel retailers revise petrol and diesel prices daily based on international crude oil prices, rupee-dollar exchange rates and state-level taxes.

Petrol and diesel prices were increased again on Saturday, marking the third fuel price hike in eight days as public sector oil companies attempt to offset mounting losses caused by elevated global crude oil prices and the ongoing energy crisis. (File Photo)

Third hike in 9 days: Staggered fuel price hikes continue as petrol gets dearer by 87 paise, diesel by 91 paise

May 23, 2026 10:43 am

Petrol and diesel prices have been hiked again, marking the third increase in eight days as oil companies respond to soaring global crude prices.

Daily Briefing: Petrol, diesel rates jump 91 paise; CNG up Rs 1 in third hike within 10 days

May 23, 2026 8:44 am

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Third fuel price hike in 2 weeks: Petrol price raised by 87 paise, diesel by 91 paise

May 23, 2026 9:48 am

Prices were hiked by Rs 3 a litre on May 15, followed by a 90 paise increase on May 19.

The Rs 3-per-litre hike in petrol and diesel prices implemented Friday on provided some relief to OMCs. (ANI Photo)

Petrol, diesel prices hiked by 90 paise per litre, 2nd increase in under a week as OMCs continue to bleed

May 19, 2026 11:11 am

Petrol Diesel Price Hike Today: With Tuesday’s hike, petrol price went up to Rs 98.64 per litre, while that of diesel rose to Rs 91.58 per litre in Delhi, with corresponding changes in other parts of the country.

Daily Briefing: Centre hikes petrol, diesel prices by 90 paise; second increase in a week

May 19, 2026 8:59 am

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According to industry sources and analysts, the quantum of this hike will only partially ease the pressure, as the gap between the retail fuel prices and the market price is much wider.

Petrol, diesel price hike cuts OMCs’ daily losses by a fourth, current loss pegged at Rs 750 crore a day

May 19, 2026 4:57 am

The OMCs hiked petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre on Friday, the first increase in over four years, as they continue to grapple with financial strain amid the West Asia crisis.

Millions of small choices can help shield India’s economy

May 16, 2026 1:44 pm

A rupee defended at the kitchen table is ultimately a rupee that does not need defending at the trading desk. That is the essence of economic patriotism

Vehicles line up at a petrol pump in Bhubaneswar amid heavy rush for fuel.

Petrol, gold and an Indian middle class that may get into debt to pay for it all

May 15, 2026 1:11 pm

When demand is for traditional purposes like marriage, individuals often borrow money to buy gold, leading to unchanged demand but higher indebtedness. And ironically, the same gold can be used for further leverage under the category of gold loans

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Fuel prices at an all-time high: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:17 pm

How the government is explaining the rise in petrol and diesel prices. Take a look in today’s News in Numbers.

Petrol pumps remain shut in Kerala

March 01, 2016 9:05 am

Kochi, Mar 01 (ANI): Kerala petrol pump owners have gone on an indefinite strike all over the state, demanding renewal of their licenses. The strike, called by the All Kerala Federation of Petroleum Traders has come up following oil companies’ stance of not renewing the licenses of petrol pumps.

Delhi HC reserves order on Odd-Even for Monday

January 08, 2016 10:45 am

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): Delhi High Court (HC) on Friday reserved their order on the extension of the Odd-even formula for a week after lawyer R. K. Kapoor presented the loopholes of the formula and said it has failed to control the city's pollution. He further emphasised that the formula has only been limited to petrol cars which do not contribute to pollution as much as the exempted diesel cars and trucks, which generate maximum pollution.