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March 24, 2026, 03:23 PM - 3 min read
The Himachal Pradesh Assembly passed an amendment to the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act, allowing the state government to impose a cess of up to ₹5 per litre on petrol and diesel, a move that sparked intense debate between the ruling side and the Opposition in Shimla on Tuesday.
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March 20, 2026, 08:15 PM - 3 min read
Premium petrol prices rose by Rs 2 per litre and industrial diesel by Rs 22, while regular petrol and diesel rates remain unchanged amid rising global crude prices.
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March 15, 2026, 06:14 PM - 3 min read
Bangladesh will import 45,000 tonnes of diesel from India by April through the Bangladesh–India Friendship Pipeline to ensure stable fuel supply ahead of Eid travel.
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March 15, 2026, 06:06 PM - 4 min read
Government says there is no shortage of LPG, petrol or diesel across India, urging citizens to avoid panic buying as refineries operate at high capacity.
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January 8, 2026, 03:35 PM - 3 min read
Assam is all set to export 1.8 lakh tonnes of diesel worth about $119 million to Bangladesh under a long-term supply agreement, strengthening cross-border energy trade through the India–Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline.
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November 2, 2025, 04:56 PM - 3 min read
Prolonged rains in the months of July, August and even September, had dried up demand for fuel, especially as the use of irrigation pumps dropped and vehicular movements slowed
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July 13, 2025, 10:59 AM - 5 min read
A diesel-laden goods train caught fire near Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, on Sunday, forcing Southern Railway to cancel or delay several services from Chennai Central.
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November 18, 2024, 08:57 AM - 2 min read
Delhi's air quality worsened with the AQI rising to 481 on Monday, prompting the implementation of GRAP Stage 4. Restrictions include a ban on diesel-run vehicles, online schooling, and reduced office capacities. Pollution levels are deemed hazardous, with PM2.5 levels posing significant health risks.
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September 26, 2024, 02:17 PM - 3 min read
A recent drop in crude oil prices may allow Indian state-owned firms to reduce petrol and diesel prices by Rs 2-3 per litre, as marketing margins have improved, according to Icra, following a period of price freezes since March 2022.
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September 19, 2024, 05:04 PM - 3 min read
Oil prices remain volatile, fluctuating between USD 70 and USD 75 per barrel. Despite a recent drop in crude prices, fuel rates in India remain frozen. State-owned retailers may adjust prices before Maharashtra elections, but uncertainty over future price trends continues.
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June 17, 2024, 12:54 PM - 2 min read
Fuel sales, which typically surge during election periods, have deviated from this pattern in 2024, showing a consistent decline month after month. The downward trend persisted even after the conclusion of the general elections.
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June 16, 2024, 08:27 PM - 2 min read
According to Siddaramaiah, the VAT on petrol is 25 per cent plus Rs 5.12 additional tax, and on diesel in Maharashtra it is 21 per cent. He, further, states, Karnataka’s revised rates are still more affordable.
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