Petrol Diesel Prices: News
04 Apr 2025
Donald TrumpCrude oil prices dip below $65/barrel, lowest since August 2021
Crude oil prices have dipped below the $65 mark, trading at $64.72 per barrel, its lowest since August 2021.
11 Oct 2024
Indian Rupee (INR)Indian rupee drops to lifetime low against US dollar
The Indian rupee (INR) has witnessed a sharp fall, breaching the 84 mark against the US dollar for the first time ever today.
02 Oct 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuOil prices surge amid escalating Israel-Iran conflict
The global oil market is witnessing a significant surge in prices for the second consecutive day, following Iran's launch of 200 ballistic missiles at Israel.
06 Sep 2024
Indian GovernmentIndian government considers reducing fuel prices
The Indian government is contemplating a reduction in fuel prices, following a significant drop in global crude oil prices, according to Business Today TV.
21 May 2024
IndiaIndia's oil and gas import bill swells to $12.3 billion
India's oil and gas import bill soared to $12.3 billion in April, a significant increase from the previous year's $10.1 billion, according to data from the country's oil ministry.
19 May 2024
IndiaPetrol sales unchanged, diesel demand dips amid Indian election campaigns
Despite the peak of the election campaign in India, May 2024 saw a sluggish demand for petrol and diesel.
25 Apr 2024
SensexSensex climbs to 74,340 points, Nifty settles above 22,570
On Thursday, the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices showed an upward trend. The Sensex rose 0.65% to 74,339.44 points while the Nifty gained 0.74% to end at 22,570.35 points.
24 Apr 2024
SensexSensex closes above 73,850 points, Nifty reclaims 22,400 mark
On Wednesday, major indices of the Indian stock market ended flat but in the green with the Sensex settling at 73,852.94 points and the Nifty closing at 22,402.4 points.
19 Apr 2024
IranCrude oil prices jump 4% as Israel strikes on Iran
Crude oil prices experienced a significant surge of over 4% on Friday, largely attributed to escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly between Iran and Israel.
06 Feb 2024
SensexSensex gains over 450 points, Nifty settles above 21,925 mark
On Tuesday, the stock market had a bearish opening but the benchmark indices witnessed a surge.
17 Nov 2023
IndiaCrude oil prices drop nearly 5% to 4-month low
Crude oil prices plummeted nearly 5%, hitting a four-month low on November 16. This price drop comes amid an increase in US crude oil inventories, a rebound in US treasury yields, and global oil demand concerns.
31 Oct 2023
ArgentinaArgentina faces fuel shortage despite being oil-rich: Everything to know
Argentina, a leading producer of shale oil and gas, is reportedly facing an acute shortage of petrol and diesel.
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.
