Petrol, Diesel Prices Hiked Again

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Petrol and diesel prices were increased for the fourth time in 10 days on Monday, May 25, 2026, as oil marketing companies passed on part of the pressure from rising global crude costs. The latest hike has pushed fuel prices higher across major Indian cities, adding fresh pressure on household
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India Keeps Fuel Price Hikes Lower Than Peers

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India has kept petrol and diesel price increases lower than many major economies despite repeated global crude oil shocks, including the Russia-Ukraine war and recent West Asia disruptions. The price stability was achieved through excise duty cuts, controlled retail revisions and policy intervention. India Fuel Price Hike Remains Limited Retail petrol and diesel prices in
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India Notifies E30 Petrol Standard

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India has formally moved beyond E20 petrol by notifying new fuel standards for higher ethanol blends, including E22, E25, E27 and E30, as part of its wider biofuel and energy security roadmap. India E30 Petrol Standard The Bureau of Indian Standards has notified specifications for higher ethanol-blended petrol under the new IS 19850:2026 standard. The […]
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Petrol, Diesel Prices Hiked By ₹3

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Petrol and diesel prices were increased across India on Friday, with oil marketing companies raising retail rates by up to ₹3 per litre amid continued pressure from volatile global crude oil markets. Petrol Diesel Price Hike In India The latest revision came into effect immediately and marks a major fuel price increase after a long […]
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India May Raise Ethanol Blending To 25%

By BPN News Desk
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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Government Rules Out Bailout For Oil Firms

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The government has ruled out financial support for state-run oil marketing companies despite rising losses on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel. The pressure has increased after retail fuel prices remained unchanged even as crude oil costs rose sharply due to the West Asia conflict. Govt Rules Out Oil Firm Bailout The Centre has said […]
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Pakistan Fuel Policy Faces IMF Pressure

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Pakistan’s fuel pricing policy is facing renewed scrutiny after the International Monetary Fund raised concerns over distortions in the country’s petroleum pricing system. The issue has become more urgent as Pakistan deals with volatility in global oil markets and growing pressure on its fiscal position. IMF Raises Pakistan Fuel Pricing Concerns The IMF has pressed […]