Petrol Diesel Prices: News
26 Mar 2022
MumbaiPetrol, diesel prices hiked for fourth time in 5 days
Petrol and diesel prices were raised by 80 paise/liter on Saturday, the fourth increase in five days, as oil companies passed on the increase in raw material costs to consumers.
25 Mar 2022
MumbaiFuel prices increased again; Rs. 2.40/liter hike in four days
After a one-day pause, prices of petrol and diesel were once again increased by 80 paise on Friday.
23 Mar 2022
IndiaPetrol, diesel prices hiked again for second consecutive day
Petrol and diesel prices were hiked again by 80 paise per liter for the second consecutive day on Wednesday.
22 Mar 2022
LPG CylinderPetrol, diesel hiked 80p/liter; LPG cylinders now Rs. 50 costlier
Petrol and diesel prices were raised by 80 paise/liter on Tuesday, bringing a four-and-a-half month pause in rate revisions to an end, while domestic cooking gas prices were raised by Rs. 50 per cylinder.
20 Mar 2022
MumbaiDiesel price for bulk customers hiked by Rs 25/liter
The price of diesel sold to bulk users has been raised by about Rs 25 per liter to reflect a nearly 40% increase in international oil rates, news agency PTI has reported.
16 Mar 2022
IndiaIndia considering buying oil from Russia at discounted prices
India is mulling to accept a Russian offer to purchase its crude oil and other commodities at discounted prices, Reuters reported.
11 Mar 2022
UkraineUS fuel prices hit record highs, still cheaper than India
Fuel costs in the United States are at an all-time high, yet they are still far cheaper compared to India.
10 Mar 2022
IndiaWill US' ban on Russian oil imports affect India?
US President Joe Biden has announced a ban on imports of oil from Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
08 Mar 2022
IndiaPetrol, diesel prices may be hiked by Rs. 15/liter
Petrol and diesel prices are likely to be hiked this week as oil marketing companies are preparing to pare losses accumulated from keeping rates steady for over four months.
06 Mar 2022
Fuel Price HikePetrol, diesel prices likely to rise soon, courtesy Russia-Ukraine crisis
India's petrol and diesel prices are likely to rise by Rs. 15-22 per liter soon in wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and rising demand, Business Standard reported.
23 Feb 2022
IndiaHow Russia-Ukraine crisis may impact Indian economy?
The simmering tensions between Russia and Ukraine have put the global economy on tenterhooks, with crude oil prices hitting an all-time high on Tuesday since September 2014.
02 Jul 2019
IndiaThis 71-year-old's invention reduces petrol consumption by 30% in two-wheelers
Arvind Khandke of Maharashtra's Kolhapur is the inventor of an innovative mechanical valve for two-wheeler engines that reduces fuel consumption by 30%.
20 Jan 2019
IndiaFuel prices witness sharp rise; petrol gets costlier by 23p
Fuel prices on Sunday witnessed a sharp hike for the fourth straight day as state-run oil companies increased the rate of petrol by 23 paise a liter while diesel became costlier by 29-31 paise per liter across the four major metro cities in India.
14 Jan 2019
MumbaiPetrol price breaches Rs. 70-mark, diesel crosses Rs. 64
Petrol price breached the Rs. 70 a liter-mark and diesel crossed Rs. 64-mark today, after rates were hiked for the fifth consecutive day on rising input cost.
18 Nov 2018
IndiaPetrol price reduced by 20p, diesel cheaper by 18p
Petrol price was cut by 20 paise a liter and diesel by 18 paise on Sunday, the 29th straight daily reduction in fuel rates.
14 Nov 2018
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)WPI inflation at four-month high, rises to 5.28% in October
Inflation based on wholesale prices rose to a four-month high of 5.28% in October, mainly due to spike in petrol and diesel prices.
29 Oct 2018
BusinessPetrol price cut by 30p/liter today; diesel cheaper by 20p/liter
The downward slide in petrol and diesel prices continued today after rates were cut by 20-30p/liter on softening international oil prices.
28 Oct 2018
United States of AmericaPetrol gets cheaper by 40p/liter and diesel by 33p/liter
Petrol price was cut by 40 paise a liter and diesel by 33 paise a liter on Sunday, the 11th straight reduction in rates on softening international oil prices.
25 Oct 2018
Narendra ModiPM Modi emphasizes the responsibility of citizens towards society
PM Narendra Modi yesterday said more people are paying taxes because they have faith their money is being used properly, but pitched for a system where citizens do a little more than honestly paying taxes.
21 Oct 2018
MumbaiFuel prices cut; petrol cheaper by 25p, diesel by 17p
Petrol and diesel prices were cut for the fourth straight day Sunday on softening international oil prices, providing some relief to consumers battered by two months of relentless rate hikes.
05 Oct 2018
MaharashtraAfter petrol, Maharashtra to cut diesel prices by Rs. 1.50/liter
After reducing the petrol prices, the Maharashtra Government will cut the diesel prices by Rs. 1.50/liter, CM Devendra Fadnavis said today.
05 Oct 2018
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)In a surprise move, RBI keeps policy rates unchanged
The Reserve Bank opted for a surprising status quo at the bi-monthly review today on expectations of softening price rise, but changed the policy stance to "calibrated tightening" from "neutral".
05 Oct 2018
BiharBihar: Nitish Kumar hints at reducing taxes on petrol, diesel
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar today said that state was looking forward to reducing taxes on petroleum products, following the Center's decision to slash excise duty on the same a day earlier.
04 Oct 2018
GujaratGujarat government cuts petrol, diesel prices by Rs. 2.50/liter
The Gujarat government today announced a reduction of petrol and diesel prices by Rs. 2.50 per liter.
04 Oct 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra announces additional cut of Rs. 2.5/liter on fuel prices
The Maharashtra government today announced a reduction in prices of petrol and diesel by Rs. 2.50 per liter, which will give consumers in the state a relief to the tune of Rs. 5 a liter.
04 Oct 2018
Arun JaitleyRespite for common-man: Petrol, diesel price cut by Rs. 2.5/liter
Giving a major relief to common man, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley cut the price of petrol and diesel by Rs. 2.50 per liter.
25 Sep 2018
IndiaFuel prices soar; here's how much petrol, diesel cost today
The already high fuel prices have shot up again, with petrol touching Rs. 82.86/liter in Delhi and Rs. 90.22 in Mumbai, on Tuesday.
24 Sep 2018
MumbaiPetrol touches Rs. 91 in Maharashtra, increases in other cities
On Monday, petrol price in Mumbai crossed the crucial Rs. 90 mark, while several other cities in Maharashtra saw prices touch Rs. 91.
17 Sep 2018
IndiaKarnataka: Petrol, diesel prices slashed by Rs. 2
Following on the footsteps on Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, and Rajasthan, the Karnataka government has now slashed fuel prices in the state by Rs. 2, even as petrol prices spiral in other parts of the country.
17 Sep 2018
India#ReliefForKarnataka: Kumaraswamy cuts petrol, diesel prices by Rs. 2/liter
Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy today announced the JD(S)-Congress government's decision to cut petrol and diesel prices by Rs. 2/liter.
16 Sep 2018
Jaipur'Free-fuel receiver' Ramdas Athawale bats for upper caste reservation
Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Ramdas Athawale called for reservation for upper caste, on Saturday at an event in Jaipur.
15 Sep 2018
West BengalPrice of ethanol blended petrol should be reduced: WB Minister
West Bengal Consumer Affairs Minister Sadhan Pande today said the price of petrol blended with ethanol should be reduced and consumers must be informed that they are buying blended fuel.
14 Sep 2018
MumbaiFuel prices hiked; petrol costlier by 28p, diesel up 22p
Petrol and diesel prices today scaled new highs as rates were increased on account of rupee depreciation and rise in international oil rates.
13 Sep 2018
MayawatiMayawati ruffles Congress's feathers by blaming UPA for fuel price
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) President, Mayawati's remarks holding the previous United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government and the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) equally responsible for the steep hike in fuel prices has ruffled many a feather in the Congress.
11 Sep 2018
Nitin GadkariFuel will cost lower if we follow Gadkari's advice. Really?
On Monday, Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road, Transport and Highways, urged the farmers in Chhattisgarh, to make Ethanol and replace the petrol and diesel with it.
10 Sep 2018
IndiaBJP posts graph on "truth of petrol hike", gets trolled
Who doesn't know about BJP's version of 'truth' that's often based on assumptions, and not facts?
10 Sep 2018
Andhra PradeshChandrababu Naidu slashes VAT on petrol and diesel in AP
Amid Bharat Bandh being observed across the nation to protest against escalating fuel prices, Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu has announced a reduction in VAT on petrol and diesel by Rs. 2 per liter.
10 Sep 2018
Narendra ModiProblem of fuel-price hike momentary, caused by global factors: BJP
BJP today said the problem being faced by the people because of rising fuel prices were momentary and caused by global factors.
10 Sep 2018
Karnataka'Bharat Bandh' hits normal life in Karnataka
Normal life was thrown out of gear in Karnataka during the 'Bharat Bandh' called by the Congress and supported by JD(S), its ally in the coalition government, and other parties, to protest the rise in prices of petroleum products.
10 Sep 2018
Rahul Gandhi#BharatBandh: Manmohan lashes out at Modi-govt over rising petro prices
Former PM Manmohan Singh today lashed out at the Narendra Modi-led government, saying it has done a lot which isn't in the interest of the nation and has now crossed all limits.
