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Pune’s delivery riders demand higher payouts as fuel costs eat into already thin margins
June 06, 2026 6:08 pm
The gig workers say EV prices and maintenance expenses are high, and charging infrastructure is inadequate, so it is unaffordable to switch from petrol bikes.
Fuel price hike hits Pune-Mumbai commuters, cab fares rise by ‘Rs 300-400’
June 02, 2026 8:33 pm
A Pune-based cab operator said fares have moved from Rs 19 to Rs 20 per kilometre, exclusive of toll charges.
Centre dials states to monitor fuel supplies at OMC pumps, check hoarding, mismanagement
May 25, 2026 7:26 pm
Fuel demand, particularly of diesel, is seeing a jump in certain pockets as a large number of bulk fuel consumers have shifted to public sector OMCs retail outlets due to a wide price gap between retail prices.
Congress poses 4 questions to PM Modi over fuel price hike: ‘Fix the problem now’
May 23, 2026 4:22 pm
The Congress also criticised the government’s handling of oil imports from Russia, claiming India was seeking “permission” rather than independently determining its energy interests.
Fruit, vegetable prices stare at 10-20% rise as fuel hike drives up transport costs
May 19, 2026 10:19 am
Traders also fear that small and marginal farmers, already under stress from unseasonal rains and low prices, may simply choose not to send their produce to Pune if transport costs eat into their slim margins.
Fuel price hike points to tougher measures ahead
May 16, 2026 12:11 am
As Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran said recently, “managing the current account credibly, financing it, and preventing further currency depreciation are the central macroeconomic imperatives of FY27”
Between cancellation and concern, families navigate uncertain foreign travel plans
May 14, 2026 1:32 pm
If people are advised to avoid international travel, there should also be a reciprocal effort to actively promote domestic tourism, says the president of the IATA Agents Association of India.
‘Walk the talk’: Citizens welcome PM Modi's fuel conservation appeal, but call on leaders to ditch convoys
May 12, 2026 7:54 pm
While the Prime Minister's appeal for fuel conservation finds support in principle, Puneites are demanding that ministers lead by example and ditch fuel-heavy convoys.
Polls over, energy prices soaring due to West Asia crisis, fuel rate hike on table
May 02, 2026 3:29 am
Incurring heavy losses, public sector oil marketing firms push for increase
West Asia War sends Pakistan’s weekly oil import bill spiralling to 167% to $800 million
April 30, 2026 4:07 pm
Soaring international crude prices following regional strikes have forced the government to hike domestic fuel rates, with the weekly import burden nearly tripling.
RISING FUEL PRICES VIDEOS
Bharat bandh: Protest turns violent in some states, politicians blame each other
June 22, 2020 6:16 pm
Led by the Congress party, a united Opposition called for a Bharat Bandh on Monday over rising fuel prices and falling value of the rupee. The protest turned violent in some states, causing damage to public property. While Congress President Rahul Ga
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