Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board directs Delhi gas retailers to implement uniform pricing for piped natural gas. This eliminates tiered pricing based on consumption. The move prevents potential misuse of subsidized gas intended for households. It also addresses concerns about unfair charges for higher consumption. The regulator wants a review of consumption patterns. They…
India is set to introduce electricity futures contracts, a move approved by SEBI for both NSE and MCX. This initiative aims to help distribution companies and industries manage price volatility and improve long-term planning amidst economic growth and energy transition. Experts believe this will stabilize prices, offer supply certainty, and incentivize peak demand management.
To boost coal demand and lower electricity costs, Coal India Limited has taken a new step. Power plants using CIL coal can now sell surplus electricity in power exchanges. This began on August 1. Earlier, power generators could only supply power under existing agreements. The revised policy allows sale of un-requisitioned surplus power in the…
Reliance Industries will invest Rs 2 lakh crore to develop 7,200 MW of nuclear capacity. Adani Power has outlined Rs 1.5 lakh crore for 6,000 MW projects, while state-run NTPC will invest Rs 1 lakh crore in building 7,200 MW capacity. Lalitpur Power Generation Company, part of the Bajaj Group, will invest Rs 2 lakh…
Hitachi Energy has launched India’s first 400 kV class three-phase synthetic ester fluid-filled power transformer for Power Grid Corporation of India, marking a leap in sustainable power solutions. This transformer, manufactured in Vadodara, boasts a 315 MVA rating and enhances safety with its biodegradable ester fluid, reducing fire hazards and environmental risks.
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.
Global oil stockpiles are shrinking at a record pace this month, with visible crude and fuel inventories falling by 8.7 million barrels daily. This sharp drawdown reflects severe supply disruptions tied to the Middle East conflict, leading to a tightening market and concerns about future availability.
The sanctioned tanker Rich Starry returned to the Strait of Hormuz after failing to breach a U.S. blockade on Iranian-linked vessels. U.S. forces say no ships passed in the first 24 hours, with several turning back, as disruptions deepen uncertainty for global shipping, oil markets, and insurers.
A 27-year-old tanker, believed to be a ‘zombie vessel’ using a scrapped ship’s identity, is heading to Venezuela. This tactic helps Venezuela, crippled by sanctions, export its oil, primarily to China. Despite a fraction of its former output, Venezuela’s continued shipments are prompting the US to pursue physical disruption of its oil trade.
Oil marketing companies have reduced the price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders by ₹33.50, effective August 1, bringing relief to businesses. This follows a series of price cuts in recent months, driven by a drop in crude oil prices. While domestic LPG prices remain stable, increased adoption has doubled connections to 33 crore households.