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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday warned that the ongoing turmoil in parts of the world, especially in West Asia, could worsen fuel supply pressures and trigger a broader petrol and diesel crisis. Speaking during the 132nd episode of Mann Ki Baat, he said the situation remains serious but added that India is in a […]
International
India has sent 38,000 metric tonnes of fuel to Sri Lanka as emergency support, offering relief to the island nation as it faces fresh energy pressure linked to the West Asia conflict and disruption in regional fuel supply chains. The shipment reflects India’s continuing role as Sri Lanka’s key crisis-response partner during periods of external […]
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The Congress in Karnataka has criticised the recent fuel price reduction, calling it a political move designed to benefit oil companies rather than provide lasting relief to consumers. The party also warned that petrol and diesel prices could be raised again after the elections, turning the current cut into what it described as a temporary […]
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India has defended its latest fuel tax cut, with Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri saying the Centre chose to protect consumers from the global energy shock instead of passing the full burden on through higher petrol and diesel prices. The decision comes amid rising international fuel prices linked to the West Asia conflict and disruption […]
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India has cut special additional excise duties on petrol and diesel as the government moves to cushion fuel markets from the shock caused by the Iran war and the disruption around the Strait of Hormuz. The decision comes as oil and gas supplies remain under pressure and concerns over import costs continue to grow. India […]
International
Australia and Singapore have signed a new energy security agreement to strengthen coordination and protect the uninterrupted flow of key fuel supplies as tensions linked to the Iran conflict continue to disrupt global markets. The two countries said the cooperation will focus on diesel and liquefied natural gas, reflecting growing concern over supply chain resilience […]
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Bangladesh has started receiving diesel from India through the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline, with the latest consignment arriving as Dhaka works to stabilise fuel availability amid wider energy-market disruptions. The cross-border supply is being treated as part of regular bilateral energy trade even as regional supply concerns remain elevated. India Bangladesh