fuel price hike

Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi govt over rising prices of cooking gas, petrol, diesel

“Farmers, labourers, small and medium businesses, MSMEs, salaried class, government employees and honest industrialists are being demonetised. Who is being monetised? 4-5 friends of Narendra Modi ji. An economic transfer is being done,” Gandhi said.

Sep 01, 2021, 17:12 PM IST

Rajya Sabha clears 3 crucial bills as Opposition sharpens attack on govt over Pegasus, farm laws and fuel price hike

Amid din, the government managed to pass three bills between brief adjournments -- The Constitution (Scheduled Tribe) Order (Amendment) Bill, The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill, The Essential defence services bill, 2021.

Aug 05, 2021, 17:18 PM IST

Monsoon Session of Parliament begins today, Opposition set to corner govt over price rise, COVID-19 response

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday told an all-party meeting that the government was ready for a healthy and meaningful discussion on various issues in Parliament, according to Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi.

Jul 19, 2021, 06:30 AM IST

Mamata Banerjee takes up ‘cruel’ hikes in fuel prices with Centre, shoots off letter to PM Narendra Modi

She wrote that the unprecedented fuel prices have resulted in inflation in other household items and have affected the common people adversely.

Jul 05, 2021, 17:36 PM IST

Mumbai Congress chief, party workers booked for flouting COVID norms

The Congress leader and his supporters were staging a protest against the fuel price hike in suburban Goregaon on Saturday.

Jun 13, 2021, 19:16 PM IST

Congress holds nationwide protests against rising fuel prices, demands rollback of excise duty hike on petrol, diesel

The main opposition party also demanded that fuel should come under the purview of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). According to reports, state and national level leaders of Congress, office-bearers and workers have been staging protests in Karnataka, Delhi, Punjab and other parts of the country over the fuel price hike.

Jun 11, 2021, 12:14 PM IST

'Why Petrol is rising', Zee explains the sudden surge in fuel prices

Amid growing concerns over the spiralling fuel prices, the retail prices of petrol and diesel were hiked again on Tuesday for the sixth time this month. This has propelled the prices to cross the Rs 100-a-litre-mark in places from Nanded in Maharashtra to Rewa in Madhya Pradesh to Jaisalmer in Rajasthan.

May 11, 2021, 15:16 PM IST

Fuel stations to remain shut in Rajasthan on April 10, dealers strike against VAT

Rajasthan petroleum dealers' association president said there will be no sale of diesel and petrol in the state on Saturday.

Apr 09, 2021, 18:32 PM IST

Second part of Parliament's Budget session begins today; opposition to corner government over fuel price hike

The duration of Parliament’s Budget Session is likely to be curtailed as most top politicians would be busy campaigning for assembly polls taking place in March-April. As of now, the session will conclude on April 8. Sources said parties across the board support curtailing the session in view of polls in Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry. However, an official decision is yet to be taken.

Mar 08, 2021, 07:42 AM IST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman calls fuel price hike as 'dharam sankat' for Centre

Calling the inflated fuel price a `dharam sankat` (dilemma) for the government, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the state and the Centre both earn revenue on petroleum products and both sides should discuss it.

Mar 05, 2021, 23:58 PM IST

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Fuel Price Hike: CNG prices increase in Delhi-NCR, IGL announces new revisions

A special cashback scheme of Rs 0.50 per kg will be offered for CNG fuelling done only at IGL CNG stations through IGL Smart Cards between 11 am to 4 pm and 12 am to 6 am. For domestic PNG customers, an incentive of Rs 15 will be available when they use the self-billing option through IGL Connect Mobile App.

Mar 02, 2021, 10:18 AM IST

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee nearly falls while driving electric scooter: WATCH

Earlier, CM Banerjee rode a pillion on an electric scooter to the state secretariat Nabanna and was seen sitting behind state minister Firhad Hakim, who rode the battery-powered electric scooter. With a placard protesting against the petrol price hike hanging around her neck, helmet-clad Banerjee waved at people on both sides of the road during the seven-km-long journey from Hazra More to the state secretariat.

Feb 25, 2021, 18:30 PM IST

Bharat Bandh Tomorrow 26 February: All commercial markets to remain closed, over 8 crore traders to protest against GST, fuel price hike

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has called a Bharat Bandh tomorrow on 26 February during which the traders will stage dharnas (protests) at as many as 1,500 places across the nation, demanding the Centre, state governments and the GST Council to keep in abeyance the "draconian" provisions of GST.

Feb 25, 2021, 12:03 PM IST

Tamil Nadu couple get LPG cylinder, petrol, onion as wedding gifts

In the short clip, the amused newly-wed couple, Karthik and Saranya, can be seen smiling all through, while the guests surrounded them. The expensive gifts lay in front of them. The couple even posed for photographs while holding the petrol bottle in front of them.

Feb 21, 2021, 11:43 AM IST

Free petrol, diesel: HDFC IndianOil card offers 50 litres of free fuel

The HDFC IOCL card promises fuel points on every refill carried out at IndianOil fuel outlets and on bill payments, grocery shopping and other utility payments. The cardholders could end up earning up to 50 litres of free fuel every year. Cardholders can earn 5 per cent of their total spend with IOCL card.

Feb 21, 2021, 10:43 AM IST

These tricks can increase car's mileage without overspending on petrol, read inside

Petrol prices in cities have been rising at a shocking rate, almost reaching Rs 100 per liter. This can pose as a huge financial burden for people who drive long distances for work. These tips will not only help you maximise your car’s mileage and efficiency but also help ensure their superior performance.

Jan 31, 2021, 15:26 PM IST

Petrol price crosses Rs 82 per litre in Delhi, diesel remains unchanged

Petrol price crossed Rs 82 per litre-mark in the national capital on Sunday (August 30), as the price of the fuel rose across the four metro cities after a day's pause.

Aug 30, 2020, 14:11 PM IST

Fuel price increased in Delhi; Petrol to cost Rs 78.88 and diesel Rs 77.67 per litre

The price of fuel in Delhi were hiked for the 14th day in a row by the oil marketing companies on Saturday (June 20, 2020). The price of petrol was increased by 55 paise, rising the cost to Rs 78.88/litre and the price of diesel was hiked by 63 paise bringing the cost to Rs 77.67/litre in the national capital.

Jun 20, 2020, 10:40 AM IST