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Ukraine Strikes Deep Inside Russian Oil Network

By BPN News Desk
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 Price Hiked By Rs 993

By BPN News Desk
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 Allows Ethanol Blending In Aviation Fuel

By BPN News Desk
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.
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Gadkari Pushes For 100% Ethanol Blending

By BPN News Desk
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has said India should aim to achieve 100% ethanol blending in the near future, arguing that the country needs greater energy self-reliance as oil supply risks rise because of tensions in West Asia. His remarks push the ethanol debate beyond the current E20 programme and place full ethanol-based fuel firmly into […]
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International

UK Inflation Rises To 3.3% In March

By BPN News Desk
UK inflation rose to 3.3% in March, up from 3.0% in February, as higher fuel prices pushed up the cost of living. The increase was sharper than many expected and marked a fresh inflation setback, with transport costs playing a major role in the latest rise. UK Inflation Rises To 3.3% In March Official data […]
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International

Iran Speaker Mocks Trump Over Hormuz Threat

By BPN News Desk
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has mocked U.S. President Donald Trump over Washington’s threat to impose a naval blockade on Iranian ports, warning that American consumers could soon face even higher fuel prices. His remarks came as tensions rose after the United States signalled a tougher maritime move following the breakdown of talks with […]
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US Inflation Hits Two Year High On Fuel

By BPN News Desk
U.S. inflation climbed to its highest level in nearly two years in March as soaring gasoline prices pushed up consumer costs and added fresh pressure on household budgets. The latest data showed fuel costs playing the biggest role in the overall rise, with the spike linked to energy market disruption caused by the Iran conflict […]
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National

India Boosts LPG Output Amid Gulf Tensions

By BPN News Desk
India has increased domestic LPG production to meet nearly 60% of national demand as the government moves to protect household fuel supplies amid rising Middle East tensions. The step comes as concerns over the Strait of Hormuz and wider regional instability have put pressure on energy security planning, especially for fuels that depend heavily on […]