Petroleum

Petrol price today, Aug 22: Petrol, diesel cheaper by up to 20 paise, check rates in your city

With the recent slash in fuel prices, per litre petrol in Delhi is selling at Rs 101.64 while diesel is retailing at Rs 89.07 per litre. 

Aug 22, 2021, 10:05 AM IST

Manipur blockade: Centre to dispatch 100 trucks containing petroleum products today

The Ministry of Home Affairs has been making repeated efforts to find a way to have the NH-2 opened.

Jan 24, 2017, 11:28 AM IST

India will soon be zero petroleum import country: Nitin Gadkari

With the Centre focusing more on developing alternative fuel economy, India will soon stop importing petroleum products, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said Tuesday.

Sep 06, 2016, 21:03 PM IST

Researchers produce renewable fuel from bio-oil

In a first, researchers have produced renewable fuel from pyrolysis bio-oil, a synthetic fuel being considered a substitute for petroleum.

Dec 19, 2015, 15:59 PM IST

Nepal planning to airlift fuel following India's unofficial blockage

Nepal is planning to airlift fuel from other countries following a halt in supply of petroleum products by southern neighbor India some two weeks ago.

Oct 08, 2015, 01:21 AM IST

US oil jumps more than 10% to $42.56 a barrel

US oil prices surged more than 10 percent Thursday, climbing back above $40 a barrel after strong American economic growth data lifted confidence about the world`s biggest economy and petroleum user.

Aug 28, 2015, 00:53 AM IST

HPCL Q4 net profit surges 58% to Rs 2,162 crore

State-owned Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL) Thursday reported a 58 percent jump in its March quarter net profit on back of higher refining margin.

May 28, 2015, 23:32 PM IST

Global crude oil price of Indian basket falls to $47.36/barrel

The international crude oil price of the Indian basket, computed by the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, fell to USD 47.36 per barrel on Friday, compared to USD 47.95 per barrel on the previous publishing day.

Jan 12, 2015, 16:21 PM IST

Oil hits new 5.5-year lows on supply glut, Saudi move

Oil tumbled on Tuesday to fresh 5.5-year lows, plagued by a supply glut, demand fears in the faltering global economy, and the strong dollar.

Jan 07, 2015, 02:04 AM IST

Global crude oil price of Indian basket falls to $72.51/barrel

The international crude oil price of the Indian basket, computed by the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, fell to USD 72.51 per barrel on Thursday, compared to USD 76 per barrel on the previous publishing day.

Nov 29, 2014, 08:23 AM IST

Global crude oil price of Indian basket rises to $76.32/barrel

The international crude oil price of the Indian basket, computed by the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, rose to USD 76.32 per barrel on Tuesday, compared to 75.52 per barrel on the previous publishing day.

Nov 19, 2014, 15:11 PM IST

BPCL says no plan to tie up with pvt cos for retail expansion

Country's third largest oil marketeer Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) has ruled out tying up with private players, saying the PSU has enough capabilities for expanding its retail presence on its own.

Sep 21, 2014, 19:19 PM IST

'Volatility in petroleum prices putting pressure on finances'

Concerned over the developments in Iraq, India Sunday said volatility in petroleum prices is putting pressure on its finances at a time when emerging economies are passing through a phase of tepid economic activity.

Jun 22, 2014, 17:25 PM IST

No price hike for domestic LPG cylinders: Pradhan

The price of domestic LPG cylinders will not be increased and the number of subsidised refills given to consumers would continue, Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said Friday.

Jun 13, 2014, 14:50 PM IST