India's petrol, aviation turbine fuel, and LPG consumption shot up in October this year compared to the same month last year, reflecting the rising demand for these fuels in a growing economy.
The Minister cited global factors such as the war in the Middle East and voluntary cuts in oil production, which are influencing the oil prices in the global market.
A molestation-accused man’s son allegedly threw petrol on the complainant girl and set her afire after she refused to withdraw her case in the Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh.
The remarks came after the comments from India's Oil Secretary, Pankaj Jain, suggesting a price drop last month and media reports indicating that Maharashtra's state elections are expected in early November.
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday clarified that he is not against providing incentives for any particular fuel technology.
Petrol price was at Rs107.83/litre on Sunday in Mumbai
In Mumbai the fuel price reached new high of Rs 107.85/litre on Saturday. Diesel prices in the city is also at Rs 97.45/litre, the highest among metros
Petrol continues to be priced at Rs 101.54 a litre and diesel 89.87 a litre in the national capital
Price of petrol in Delhi increased by 35 paise to Rs 101.54 a litre while diesel prices increased by only 15 paise per litre to Rs 89.87 a litre
With the price rise over past two months, fuel rates have been revised upwards in 39 out of 74 days between May, June and July
