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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday slammed Opposition parties for playing politics over petrol prices and said that the Central Government has slashed excise duty twice in two years so that it does not burn a hole in people's pocket.
With the hike in price, the state government aims to generate Rs 600 crore per annum as revenue, said officials.
We have advanced our target to achieve 20 pc ethanol blending in petrol from 2030 to 2025-26: Petroleum Minister
Shah said, "How the ethanol project being started by the Haryana government will enhance the income of cooperative sugar mills."
A decision to this effect was taken by the Council of Ministers in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today.
