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Surjewala also compared diesel prices, saying they were at Rs 63.78 per litre on June 22 and rose to Rs 64.22 per litre on June 30, a hike of Rs 0.44 per litre.

Cong slams Modi govt over rise in fuel prices

Discussions within the party are also on regarding hitting the streets over the issue.

01 Jul 2019 6:43 AM

Saudi Oil Minister Khalid Al Falih discussed with Indian counterpart Dharmendra Pradhan the proposed 60 million tonne a year mega oil refinery cum petrochemical complex. (Representational Image)

India seeks Saudi investment in strategic oil storage, rescue plan for refinery

The official statement said: 'Saudi Arabia's participation in Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) program was also discussed.'

10 Mar 2019 2:09 PM

'Dharmendra Pradhan raised concerns about increasing trend in global crude oil prices. He also pointed to the need for uninterrupted supplies of crude oil and LPG to India in view of the OPEC-plus (decision to) cut (output),' an official statement said. (File Photo)

As petrol prices spike before polls, Pradhan seeks Saudi help to cool rates

Petrol and diesel prices, which are revised daily, have been on the rise for the last one month or so.

10 Mar 2019 1:45 PM

Petrol price in Delhi was cut to Rs 69.04 per litre from Rs 69.26 while diesel rates came down to Rs 63.09 from Rs 63.32 a litre. (Photo: File)

Petrol price slashed to its lowest level in 2018, diesel rates at 9-month low

Petrol price on Sunday was cut by 22 paise per litre while diesel rates were reduced by 23 paise to nine-month low.

30 Dec 2018 2:18 PM

The price of petrol in Mumbai was Rs 85.24 per litre while that of diesel was Rs 77.40.

Petrol, diesel prices drop on 12th consecutive day

The price of petrol crossed the Rs 90 per litre mark a few days ago, while diesel prices crossed the Rs 80 per litre mark.

30 Oct 2018 1:19 AM

In what could cause inconvenience to the commuters in Delhi, all 400 petrol pumps along with linked CNG dispensing units will remain shut from 6 am on Monday till 5 am on Tuesday in protest against Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government's refusal to reduce Value Added Tax (VAT) on diesel and petrol in the national capital.

Petrol pumps in Delhi to remain shut today

400 petrol pumps along with linked CNG dispensing units will remain shut from 6 am on Monday till 5 am on Tuesday.

22 Oct 2018 8:41 AM

Petrol and diesel prices were cut for the fourth straight day on Sunday on softening international oil prices, providing some relief to consumers battered by two months of relentless rate hikes.

Petrol, diesel prices cut for fourth consecutive day

Petrol price was cut by 25 paise a litre and diesel by 17 paise.

21 Oct 2018 1:15 PM

Prices of both petrol and diesel across the country witnessed a dip on Thursday. After a reduction of 21 paise the petrol price in the national capital settled at Rs 82.62 per litre.

Petrol, diesel prices witness dip across India

After a reduction of 21 paise the petrol price in the national capital settled at Rs 82.62 per litre.

18 Oct 2018 2:23 PM

Allaying concerns about the return of fuel subsidy regime, a top Finance Ministry official on Thursday said the government asking oil PSUs to subsidise petrol and diesel prices by Re 1 per litre was a "one-time thing" and it does not intend to ask them to do it again.

Govt will not ask oil companies to further subsidise fuel prices: official

While OMCs will continue to enjoy marketing freedom, upstream oil producers like ONGC would not be asked to share fuel subsidy burden.

11 Oct 2018 5:05 PM

Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday stressed on use of alternative sources of energy including bio ethanol amid rise in petroleum prices. (Photo: File)

Import of petrol becoming difficult, make use of alternatives for fuel: Nitin Gadkari

Nitin Gadkari said his ministry has earned a lot of revenue through alternative fuel.

09 Oct 2018 12:26 PM

Petrol and diesel prices are on a rising spree, witnessing a fresh hike on Tuesday.

Fuel price hike: Petrol, diesel prices rise for the fourth consecutive day

Despite the government's efforts to bring fuel prices under control, the prices are increasing daily.

09 Oct 2018 12:14 PM

Despite US sanctions, India to buy Iranian oil in November

'We expect the global leaders will understand our requirements,' Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said.

09 Oct 2018 9:31 AM

Petrol and diesel prices on Sunday has witnessed a fresh hike.

Fuel prices regain upward trend after a relief of Rs 2.50 from Centre

Petrol rate is the highest in Mumbai and diesel rate is the highest in Chennai.

07 Oct 2018 12:49 PM

Price reduction to cost state coffers Rs 1,250 crore

The government has not announced any relief on diesel on Thursday due to financial constraints.

05 Oct 2018 2:44 AM

Transporters claim it’s a mere eyewash

The AIMTC, which has 90 lakh trucks across the country, had gone on a countrywide strike over the hike in diesel price.

05 Oct 2018 2:42 AM

Petrol and diesel prices on Sunday have witnessed another hike.

Fuel price hike: Petrol, diesel prices continue to touch new heights

Fuel prices are the highest in Mumbai.

30 Sep 2018 12:58 PM

In no respite to the citizens, fuel prices in the country touched new heights on Monday morning, especially in Mumbai, as the petrol price in the metropolitan city crossed Rs 90-run mark.

Fuel prices rise again, petrol crosses Rs 90-mark in Mumbai

Discussions are taking place with the United States regarding the reduction of oil imports from Iran.

24 Sep 2018 10:35 AM

The Union Government has also been facing flak in the past few weeks for not implementing stringent measures to curb prices. (Representational Image)

No respite from fuel price rise, petrol inches closer to Rs 90 in Mumbai

The constant rise in fuel prices is strengthening citizens' demand for government's intervention in the matter.

18 Sep 2018 9:57 AM

Citizens are yet to witness a relief in terms of purchasing fuel, as petrol and diesel prices have once again been hiked.

Petrol, diesel prices continue upward march

In Mumbai, the price of petrol has mounted to nearly Rs 90 per litre.

16 Sep 2018 10:27 AM

'The increasing petrol and diesel prices and sliding rupee against dollar are a cause of concern for both the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) and the government,' Shah told reporters here. (Photo: File)

Centre, BJP concerned about rising fuel prices, sliding rupee: Amit Shah

Petrol and diesel prices have scaled new highs due to combination of dip in rupee value against US dollar and rise in crude oil prices.

15 Sep 2018 5:42 PM

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