Petrol Diesel Prices: News
06 Sep 2023
Saudi ArabiaOil prices surge as Saudi Arabia, Russia extend supply cuts
Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday as the market grew concerned about a supply shortage following the extension of voluntary supply cuts by Saudi Arabia and Russia until the end of the year.
08 Jun 2023
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural GasPetrol, diesel likely to get cheaper: Reports
Oil marketing companies (OMC) could reduce the price of petrol and diesel soon, ANI reported, quoting government sources.
30 May 2023
P ChidambaramChidambaram slams Centre for 'profiteering' through higher fuel taxes
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government of "profiteering" through higher taxes on fuel at the cost of the people.
18 May 2023
SensexSensex slips nearly 130 points, Nifty settles below 18,150 mark
On Thursday, the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices witnessed a fall. The Sensex plunged 0.21% to 61,431.74 points, while the Nifty fell 0.29% to 18,129.95 points.
09 May 2023
SensexSensex closes flat around 61,760, Nifty remains above 18,260 mark
On Tuesday, major indices of the stock market ended flat with the Sensex settling at 61,761.33 points and the Nifty closing at 18,265.95 points.
04 May 2023
Nirmala SitharamanPetrol, diesel become slightly cheaper in Maharashtra and West Bengal
Petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged on Thursday across Kolkata, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and New Delhi.
21 Apr 2023
Nirmala SitharamanFuel prices revised in Mumbai, other major cities: Check rates
Petrol and diesel prices remained constant on Friday in the figures across major cities like Kolkata, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and New Delhi, as fuel prices continued their ten-month streak of rate stability.
20 Apr 2023
SensexSensex ends above 59,600 mark, Nifty closes flat at 17,624
On Thursday, major indices of the stock market ended flat with the Sensex settling at 59,632.35 points. The Nifty closed 0.03% in the green at 17,624.45 points.
13 Apr 2023
SensexSensex closes at 60,431 points, Nifty settles over 17,800 mark
On Thursday, major indices of the stock market ended in the green but flat with the Sensex settling at 60,431 points and the Nifty closing at 17,828 points.
12 Apr 2023
SensexSensex reaches near 60,400 mark, Nifty crosses 17,800 points
On Wednesday, the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices saw gains. While Sensex rose 0.39% to 60,392.77 points, Nifty jumped 0.51% to 17,812.4 points.
06 Apr 2023
SensexSensex gains 143 points, Nifty settles near 17,600
On Thursday, the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices saw gains. While the Sensex rose 0.24% to 59,832.97 points, the Nifty jumped 0.24% to 17,599.15 points.
03 Apr 2023
IndiaOPEC+ cuts oil output: Know its impact on India
A surprise cut in oil output by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, or OPEC+, has sent the global market into a frenzy.
31 Mar 2023
Stock MarketSensex gains over 1,000 points, Nifty settles above 17,300 points
The stock market on Friday closed in the hands of the bull. The benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices witnessed an upward trend.
29 Mar 2023
SensexSensex climbs 346 points, Nifty settles near 17,100 mark
On Wednesday, the stock market had a bearish opening but the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices witnessed a surge. The Sensex jumped 0.6% to 57,960.09 points while the Nifty climbed 0.76% to 17,080.7 points.
10 Mar 2023
IndiaFebruary fuel demand in India highest since 1998
India's fuel demand hit its highest level in February since 1998, with industrial activity boosted by cheap Russian oil, the data compiled by the Indian Oil Ministry's Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) showed, according to Reuters.
23 Feb 2023
SensexSensex slips to 59,605 points, Nifty settles near 17,500 mark
On Thursday, the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices witnessed a fall. The Sensex fell 0.23% to 59,605.8 points, while the Nifty slid 0.25% to 17,511.25 points.
16 Feb 2023
Pakistan NewsPakistan fuel price hits record high; Petrol at Rs. 280/liter
Pakistan announced a record increase in fuel prices on Wednesday, triggering a shock for its already overburdened citizens.
30 Jan 2023
Pakistan NewsPakistan hikes petrol, diesel prices by PKR 35/liter amid crisis
Pakistan announced a whopping PKR 35/liter price hike on petrol and diesel on Sunday, Reuters reported.
01 Jan 2023
LPG CylinderCommercial LPG cylinders costlier by Rs. 25; Congress slams Centre
Prices of commercial Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders have been increased with effect from the first day of New Year 2023.
09 Aug 2022
RajasthanRajasthan: Petrol pump offers discount on fuel against single-use plastic
Bring empty plastic milk pouches and water bottles to receive a discount of Re. 1/liter on petrol and 50 paise/liter on diesel!
14 Jul 2022
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Petrol, diesel become cheaper. Check new rates
The Maharashtra government has decided to reduce value added tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel by Rs. 5 and Rs. 3 per liter, respectively, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Thursday.
23 May 2022
Nirmala SitharamanPetrol, diesel prices drop sharply after Centre cuts excise duty
Fuel prices saw a considerable reduction after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Saturday announcement of a central excise duty cut of Rs. 8/liter on petrol and Rs. 6/liter on diesel.
21 May 2022
Nirmala SitharamanPetrol price cut by Rs. 9.5/liter, diesel by Rs. 7/liter
Petrol and diesel prices are set to come down in India as the Centre slashed the central excise duty on fuel on Saturday.
28 Apr 2022
Narendra ModiFuel price hike: Opposition-ruled states accuse Modi of 'step-motherly treatment'
Opposition-ruled states reacted strongly on Thursday to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks criticizing them for rising fuel prices.
18 Apr 2022
IndiaFuel price hike: Delhi auto, taxi drivers launch 2-day strike
Auto rickshaw and taxi drivers' associations in Delhi have called for a two-day strike—starting from Monday—to protest against the rising fuel prices in the country.
14 Apr 2022
MumbaiCNG, piped gas rates hiked in Delhi, other cities
Piped natural gas (PNG) prices have been hiked in Delhi and adjoining cities for the second time this month, while compressed natural gas (CNG) has also become more expensive.
12 Apr 2022
DelhiUber hikes Delhi-NCR fares by 12% over rising fuel prices
Cab hailing service Uber increased its fares in Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region) by 12% on Monday amid a fuel price hike.
11 Apr 2022
DelhiPetrol, diesel prices remain unchanged for 5th consecutive day
The general public can breathe a sigh of relief as fuel prices in India remained unchanged for the fifth consecutive day on Monday.
06 Apr 2022
Hardeep Singh PuriPetrol, diesel prices hiked again; CNG gets costlier in Delhi
Fuel prices were raised again by 80 paise/liter on Wednesday, the 14th such increase in 16 days.
05 Apr 2022
MumbaiFuel prices hiked again, 13th increase in 15 days
State-owned fuel retailers on Tuesday raised the price of petrol and diesel by 80 paise, the 13th increase in the last 15 days.
29 Mar 2022
IndiaFuel prices hiked again; petrol tops Rs. 100/liter in Delhi
Petrol and diesel prices have once again been hiked by 80 paise and 70 paise per liter, respectively, on Tuesday.
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.