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Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar, and Congress in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala have accused the Narendra Modi-led Central government and the BJP of burdening people with rising prices, alleging that the public is facing an unprecedented "pocket-picking". In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, the leaders said the BJP had promised "acche din" but has instead delivered a "costly regime". They demanded that Prime Minister Narendr ...Read More >
Chennai: The government has allowed Special Economic Zone units to sell in the domestic market at lower customs duties for one year, till March 2027. This offers some relief to exporters during disrupted global trade. The one-time concession is available from Wednesday, April 1. The concessions on customs duty include basic customs duty, Agriculture and Infrastructure Development Cess, and health cess. The concession ranges from 1 per cent to 20 per cent. For goods charged 7.5 per cent and 10 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Anil Desai on Wednesday criticised the central government for the recent hike in commercial LPG prices and underlined the need to control the prices. "The government has been saying that there would be no problems, but with the way there has been a price hike in both domestic and commercial LPG cylinders, it was important to control the prices," Desai told ANI. Meanwhile, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale said that ensuring a steady supply of p ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 1 (PTI) The Maharashtra government on Wednesday revised both the commission and transport rates for kerosene distribution under the Public Distribution System (PDS), citing the LPG shortage and the need to streamline supply. Kerosene distribution in the state was limited in recent years due to widespread availability of LPG and court directives restricting the supply to households already using LPG cylinders, said Government Resolutions (GRs) issued by the Food, Civil Supplies and C ...Read More >
The prices of aviation turbine fuel (ATF), or jet fuel, have seen a spike, though not as steep as reported earlier, following a clarification from Indian Oil Corporation. Reports had earlier suggested that ATF prices had more than doubled to over ₹2 lakh per kilolitre in Delhi, driven by a surge in global crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in West Asia. Advertisement However, Indian Oil has now clarified that ATF prices have risen by about 8.5%, not 115% as previously indicated. The cu ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 1 (Xinhua) -- The price of commercial cooking gas, or Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), was hiked by 195.50 Indian Rupees (around 2.09 U.S. dollars) per cylinder of 19 kg in India with effect from Wednesday, owing to rising global oil prices amid the Middle East conflicts. The commercial LPG was used for cooking purposes in hotels and restaurants. The price of a domestic LPG cylinder of 14.2 kg, however, remained unchanged at 913 Indian Rupees (around 9.77 U.S. dollars). After th ...Read More >
Ghaziabad/Meerut, April 1 (PTI) "We knew there could be an attack on the way, but we had to take that chance," said 27-year-old Ketan Mehta, recalling the moment he and fellow Indian sailors decided to flee a war zone in Iran after weeks of detention and uncertainty. What began as a routine voyage turned into a months-long ordeal that saw them first held on suspicion of smuggling and later caught in the middle of the West Asia conflict, before they finally made their way back home. On December ...Read More >
Ranchi: In a move that will affect consumers across the industrial belt, the Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (JSERC) on Tuesday announced a revised power tariff for areas served by Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) for 2026-27.JSERC chairperson Justice Navneet Kumar said, "DVC proposed a 45% tariff hike; however, after a prudent check, the commission approved a 40% hike."DVC is the primary supplier for Dhanbad and Bokaro districts, as well as several parts of Ramgarh, Hazaribag, ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's crude inventory is adequate, and all necessary arrangements have been made to ensure sufficient crude supply for the next two months, the government said on Wednesday. Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry's Joint Secretary, Marketing and Refinery, Sujata Sharma, said all refineries are operating at optimal capacity, and no instances of fuel shortages have been reported at retail outlets. "I would also like to highlight that about two months ago, Brent ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines were raised by a calibrated 8.5 per cent on Wednesday, instead of more than doubling as warranted by a war-driven surge in global oil prices, even as rates for commercial LPG and premium petrol were also increased amid firm energy trends. ATF or jet fuel for domestic carriers was hiked by Rs 8,289.04 per kilolitre, or 8.56 per cent, to Rs 1,04,927.18 per kl from Rs 96,638.14 per kl last month, according to state-own ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): India's crude oil inventories remain adequate, with the government securing sufficient supplies for the next two months, said Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, on Wednesday during an inter-ministerial briefing amid the ongoing West Asia crisis. Assuring stability in fuel supply, Sharma said, "Our refineries are operating at the highest levels. There have been no reports of any dry-out at retail outlets." Also Read | Hapur S ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): India's crude oil inventories remain adequate, with the government securing sufficient supplies for the next two months, said Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, on Wednesday during an inter-ministerial briefing amid the ongoing West Asia crisis. Assuring stability in fuel supply, Sharma said, "Our refineries are operating at the highest levels. There have been no reports of any dry-out at retail outlets." Highlighting global ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The impact of the West Asia war between Iran and Israel has started taking a toll in India, as the country has significantly increased the prices of commercial LPG cylinders, Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), and premium petrol and diesel on Wednesday. For the first time, Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), or jet fuel -- which constitutes 40% of the total operational expenditure of airlines -- was more than doubled, rising 115% to a record ₹2.07 lakh per kilolitre on Wednesday from March levels ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) The government has announced limited duty concessions to special economic zones (SEZs) for one year to help manufacturing units of these enclaves, hit by weak global demand, sell their goods in the domestic market. The measure takes effect from April 1 and will remain valid until March 31, 2027. As per the notification of the department of revenue, goods made in SEZs and sold in the domestic market will face slightly lower Basic Customs Duty (BCD), and in some cases redu ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Commercial LPG cylinder prices have increased by ₹195 in Madhya Pradesh from April 1. The hike comes just 25 days after domestic LPG cylinder prices were increased by ₹60. More than 50,000 hotels and restaurants in the state are reportedly receiving only about 9% of the LPG cylinders they require. Due to the shortage, several hotels and restaurants have changed their menus. Food prices are also expected to rise in the coming days. Among the state's major cities, the ...Read More >
Biswanath (Assam) [India], April 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched a huge attack aimed at the Congress, accusing the party of being "the root cause" of corruption in Independent India. Speaking at a public rally in Biswanath, the Prime Minister accused Congress of playing with Assam's identity, pride, and security, adding that it compromised with Assamese identity for the sake of power. Also Read | Oracle Layoffs: Employee Laid Off After 25 Years of Service Writes Emo ...Read More >
The Australia Today -India's surge in refined diesel exports is emerging as an important pressure valve for Australia's fuel market, helping keep regional supply moving at a time when diesel shortages and price shocks have rattled service stations across the country. Shipping data reported by Reuters shows India's diesel exports to Southeast Asia climbed to a more than seven-year high in March, with traders specifically tapping Indian supply for Southeast Asia and Australia after the war-linked ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas clarified on Wednesday that only the price of commercial LPG have been increased in the country, while that of domestic LPG has been left unchanged to protect households from the sharp rise in the cost at which the cooking gas is being imported amid disruptions due to the Iran war. "Prices of commercial LPG cylinders, used by industries and hotels, are deregulated, market determined and revised normally on a monthly basis. Their consumption i ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas clarified on Wednesday that only the price of commercial LPG have been increased in the country, while that of domestic LPG has been left unchanged to protect households from the sharp rise in the cost at which the cooking gas is being imported amid disruptions due to the Iran war. "Prices of commercial LPG cylinders, used by industries and hotels, are deregulated, market determined and revised normally on a monthly basis. Their cons ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Wednesday criticised the Centre over the recent increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices, stating that the burden of the hike will ultimately fall on the public and contribute to rising inflation. Speaking to ANI, Chaturvedi highlighted that the decision would impact small business owners, and questioned that when the oil was bought at a lower price, the common people didn't get its benefit; however, as soon as it ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) ATF or jet fuel prices more than doubled to a record Rs 2.07 lakh per kilolitre on Wednesday, but state-owned oil companies passed on only a fraction of the increase to domestic airlines, adopting a calibrated approach to dealing with the war-linked surge in global oil prices. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price was increased by 8.5 per to Rs 104,927.18 per kl for domestic airlines, according to state-owned oil firms. ATF price for domestic airlines in Delhi was hiked by R ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Centre over the "rising prices of essential commodities", including LPG, air travel, and medicines, accusing the government of economic mismanagement. In a post on X, Kharge said, "The Modi government has completely dismantled the country's strategic and economic policies -- a direct consequence of which is now being borne by 1.4 billion Indians." Referring to recent p ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Amid global surge in crude and gas prices the government has revised prices of commercial LPG cylinders and premium petrol and diesel prices. Prices of Commercial LPG cylinders, used by industries and hotels, are deregulated, market determined and revised normally on a monthly basis, stated the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. "Prices of Commercial LPG cylinders, used by industries and hotels, are deregulated, market determined and revised normally on a mo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1: Price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF), or jet fuel, was more than doubled to a record Rs 2.07 lakh per kilolitre on Wednesday while commercial LPG rates were raised by Rs 195.50 per cylinder, mirroring the surge in global oil prices linked to the widening West Asia conflict. ATF price in Delhi was hiked by Rs 110,703.08 per kilolitre, or 114.5%, to Rs 207,341.22 per kl, according to state-owned fuel retailers. This is the first time ever that ATF prices have crossed Rs 2 lakh ...Read More >
New Delhi (IANS): PSU oil marketing giant Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has raised the prices of its premium fuels in the national capital, though prices for standard auto fuels remain unchanged. IOC now prices XP100 petrol at Rs 160 per litre, up from Rs 149. Luxury vehicle owners and high-performance motorcyclists typically use this high-octane fuel to boost engine efficiency. Similarly, the company increased the price of Xtra Green diesel (premium diesel) to Rs 92.99 per litre in Delhi, up fr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Following a fresh hike in prices of LPG cylinders and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) due to the West Asia conflict, Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Central government, questioning their assurances regarding fuel stability, claiming that it's far removed from the ground reality. Speaking to ANI, Yadav alleged that hotels and petrol pumps are closing due to the LPG shortage despite the government's statements about no c ...Read More >
Amid rising fuel prices due to the Middle East war, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has appealed to state governments to reduce the Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). Sources told India Today that Naidu has reached out to state Chief Ministers, urging them to reduce the tax burden and provide relief to airlines as well as passengers. His outreach comes just before ATF prices will be revised on April 1, which will lead to a spike in airfares. "States such as Delhi hav ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): In a move aimed at protecting domestic air travel from a sharp global fuel shock, the government has limited the increase in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines to 25%, even as international benchmarks indicated a potential surge of over 100%. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said the decision comes in response to an "extraordinary situation in global energy markets," triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. To prevent a s ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) added 5,051 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy capacity in the financial year 2025-26. This milestone represents the highest greenfield annual capacity expansion globally by any company, excluding China, as per an Adani media release. The addition has increased the company's total operational portfolio to 19.3 gigawatts (GW), reinforcing its market position in India's renewable sector. The capacity added during the fiscal year ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1: PSU oil marketing major Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has increased the prices of its premium fuels in the national capital. XP100 petrol is now priced at Rs 160 per litre, up from Rs 149 earlier. The high-octane fuel is primarily used in luxury vehicles and high-performance motorcycles to enhance engine efficiency. Similarly, the company has raised the price of Xtra Green diesel (premium diesel), which now costs Rs 92.99 per litre in Delhi, compared to Rs 91.49 previously. H ...Read More >
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