June 4, 2026

Reliance Industries plans refinery maintenance. Some units at its 660,000 barrels per day refinery will close for three to four weeks. This shutdown follows Nayara Energy’s operational resumption later this month. A senior petroleum ministry official confirmed the maintenance schedule. Reliance will undertake routine upkeep of a crude unit and other secondary units.

Speculation mounts over potential petrol and diesel price hikes as assembly elections conclude, despite government assurances. The IMF urges India to pass on higher crude oil costs to consumers, arguing it would temper demand and allow market adjustments, while advocating for targeted subsidies for vulnerable populations.

India faces cooking gas shortages due to global events. Villagers in Uttar Pradesh are turning to biogas, made from cow dung, as a reliable alternative. This homegrown fuel powers kitchens and provides valuable fertilizer. The government supports biogas production to meet carbon neutrality goals. This innovation offers a sustainable solution for rural energy needs.

The United States has launched “Project Freedom” to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that America is uniquely positioned to ensure safe passage for commercial vessels. This initiative responds to requests from multiple nations facing disruptions. The operation aims to restore normal maritime operations and end Iran’s actions impacting global…