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.
In Mumbai, the petrol price is stable at Rs 107.26 per litre, while the diesel rate also remain unchanged at Rs 96.19 a litre.
The concerns on demand due to the pandemic are also affecting oil prices.
Under the pricing formula adopted by oil companies, rates of petrol and diesel are to be reviewed and revised on a daily basis.
After touching the $ 74 a barrel mark last week, benchmark Brent crude is marginally lower now at around $ 72 a barrel.
Across the country as well the petrol and diesel prices remained static on Thursday but their retail rates varied depending on the level of local taxes in a particular state.
