Jayant Patil, a senior NCP (SP) leader, has appealed to the Maharashtra government. He wants the state to immediately remove VAT and surcharge on petrol and diesel. This move, he claims, will lower fuel prices. It will offer much-needed relief to citizens facing rising inflation.
Consumers will soon have more choices at petrol pumps across India. New ethanol-blended petrol variants like E20, E22, E25, and E30 will become available. This move aims to reduce crude oil imports and enhance energy security. Vehicle owners can select fuel based on their car’s compatibility.
ONGC has not yet taken control of the Cambay basin block CB-OS-02. Vedanta is challenging the government’s decision to reject the contract extension. The Delhi High Court has ordered parties to maintain the status quo. Vedanta continues to operate the block pending the court’s decision. ONGC remains ready to assume operations.
America has issued a stern warning to global shipping and finance firms. Cooperation with Iran’s new Persian Gulf Strait Authority could invite US sanctions. This move escalates pressure on Tehran’s control over the vital Strait of Hormuz. The US Treasury Department stated that such cooperation might support Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Two supertankers and an LNG tanker, with transponders off, exited the Strait of Hormuz bound for India and China. These vessels, carrying crude oil and naphtha, are heading to ports in China and India, despite overall limited traffic through the key waterway. The ongoing conflict has significantly impacted shipping in the region.
The US has imposed new Iran sanctions, targeting the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, responsible for managing passage through the vital Strait of Hormuz. This move comes as Iran’s control over the waterway, crucial for global oil, has caused economic instability. The authority recently asserted Tehran’s territorial claims in the region.
President Trump faces pressure from Iran’s demands for financial relief and Republican hawks urging a decisive end to the conflict. This has led to fluctuating promises of a deal and threats of renewed military action, complicating efforts to resolve the ongoing war and open the Strait of Hormuz.
The Trump administration imposed new sanctions on Iran’s newly formed agency controlling shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. This economic pressure campaign aims to force Iran into an agreement to end the war and reopen the vital waterway. The move follows rising energy prices and ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict.
The govt has confirmed that petrol and diesel supplies are ample for every home and community in the country. Instances of regional shortages are owing to the misallocation of subsidised fuel for industrial activities, not due to an overall lack, it said.
ONGC anticipates natural gas will drive its future growth and profitability. New high-priced gas production is set to increase significantly, meeting rising domestic demand. Projects like Daman and KG-98/2 are expected to boost gas output. ONGC is also expanding its renewable energy portfolio and seeking cost savings. The company is strategically shifting towards gas.