Petrol prices today: Petrol and diesel prices were raised by about 90 paise per litre on Tuesday, marking the second hike in less than a week after a Rs 3 per litre increase on Friday.
According to industry players, the workforce required to install PNG connections does not exist at the scale needed. The shortage has intensified in major hubs such as the National Capital Region (NCR), Mumbai and Ahmedabad, with many plumbers returning to their hometowns amid election-related disruptions.
India and US nuclear industry leaders met to boost collaboration. Discussions focused on reducing costs and construction times for nuclear power projects. India aims for 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047. The US delegation represents advanced reactor technologies and fuel cycle innovation. New opportunities for partnerships in project development and manufacturing are being explored.
Numaligarh Refinery Limited has secured a significant deal. The company will sell 52,500 Metric Tonnes of Sulphur annually to Progressive Fertichem Private Limited. This marks the first commercial agreement post the refinery’s expansion project. The deal ensures a long-term off-take for the refinery’s Sulphur production. This partnership is expected to boost NRL’s revenue and signals…
In a noteworthy shift, Indian oil corporations have curtailed daily losses by almost 25% thanks to a Rs 3 per litre increase in petrol and diesel prices. Nevertheless, ongoing global crude oil fluctuation and a depreciating rupee mean that fuel prices still linger below production costs. Currently, there are no discussions surrounding a government financial…
Fuel supplies in Assam are stable. IndianOil, BPCL, and HPCL confirm adequate stocks of Petrol, Diesel, and LPG. The entire supply chain operates efficiently. Domestic LPG consumers are prioritized. The Oil Industry coordinates logistics and stock movement. Consumers can continue normal consumption. Panic buying is unnecessary.
International Energy Agency head Fatih Birol warned that commercial oil inventories are rapidly depleting, with only a few weeks of supply remaining due to the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure. Strategic reserve releases have provided temporary relief, but demand is increasing with seasonal shifts. The agency previously forecast a surplus but now anticipates…
India has consistently purchased Russian oil, irrespective of U.S. sanctions waivers, according to a petroleum ministry official. The decision is driven by commercial sense, with ample crude supply secured. This purchasing strategy remains unaffected by any waiver status.
India’s cooking gas shortage, driven by the Strait of Hormuz closure, forces refiners to cut alkylate production. This directly impacts California’s gasoline supply, as alkylates are crucial for its unique blend, leading to higher prices for motorists already facing a global fuel crisis.
State-owned NTPC has crossed a significant milestone, achieving over 90 GW of installed electricity generation capacity. This expansion was driven by the successful trial operation of Unit 2 at its Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam arm. The company is actively pursuing renewable energy targets and diversifying its energy portfolio.