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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens and businesses to reduce fuel consumption as rising global energy prices put pressure on India’s foreign exchange reserves. The appeal comes amid concerns that high crude prices could widen India’s import bill and strain the wider economy. PM Modi Calls For Fuel Conservation Modi asked people to use […]
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India may soon increase ethanol blending in petrol from 20% to 25% as part of a wider push to reduce crude oil imports, strengthen energy security and expand the use of cleaner transport fuels. India Plans Higher Ethanol Blending In Petrol The government is reportedly considering a calibrated move towards 25% ethanol-blended petrol. The proposal […]
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Australia will spend A$10 billion to strengthen its fuel security by increasing national stockpiles and creating a permanent government-owned fuel reserve amid concerns over global supply shocks. Australia Fuel Stockpiles To Rise Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia will raise its onshore fuel cover to at least 50 days. The plan includes a permanent
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Ukraine has expanded drone attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, targeting refineries, pumping stations and export terminals far from the front line. The strikes are aimed at hurting Moscow’s war economy, though high global fuel prices may soften the financial impact on Russia. Ukraine Drone Strikes Target Russian Oil Ukrainian long-range drones have hit major Russian
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Commercial LPG cylinder prices were increased by Rs 993 from May 1, pushing the cost of a 19-kg cylinder in Delhi to Rs 3,071.50, while domestic LPG rates were kept unchanged for household consumers. Commercial LPG Cylinder Price Hike Oil marketing companies revised the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders at the start of the […]
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India has amended aviation turbine fuel rules to allow blending with ethanol and other synthetic hydrocarbons, opening the door for cleaner fuel options in the aviation sector. The move is aimed at reducing dependence on imported crude oil and supporting lower-emission fuel alternatives, though the government has not announced any immediate mandatory blending targets.