Fuel demand trends shifted in November. Petrol sales growth decelerated compared to earlier months. Conversely, diesel consumption saw a significant acceleration. Aviation fuel demand also picked up pace. Liquefied petroleum gas, essential for cooking, continued its steady growth. These changes mark a reversal of the patterns observed throughout the year.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas asserts that E20 fuel enhances acceleration and reduces carbon emissions by approximately 30% compared to E10, with minimal impact on mileage. Dismissing concerns about insurance validity, the ministry highlights the program’s benefits, including reduced crude oil imports, increased farmer incomes, and significant CO₂ emission reductions.
India imports about half of its natural gas requirement, which is used to generate electricity, make fertiliser, convert into CNG to run automobiles, piped to household kitchens for cooking and used as feedstock in a variety of industries. This gas is imported in its liquid form, called LNG, in ships from countries like Qatar and…
India’s Power Ministry has ordered imported coal-based power plants to run at full capacity for three months starting April 1. This directive aims to prevent electricity shortages during the summer. Peak power demand is projected to reach 270 Gigawatts. This measure ensures sufficient power supply to meet the anticipated surge in demand across the country.
Rajasthan petrol pump dealers allege oil marketing companies have reduced fuel supplies and imposed informal sales limits on consumers. This move, communicated via mobile messages and verbal instructions, could potentially lead to law and order issues at fuel stations across the state.
Prime Minister Modi is set to visit Gujarat on August 25 and 26 to inaugurate and lay the foundation for development projects in power distribution and revenue services. These initiatives, totaling over Rs 1,218 crore, aim to modernize infrastructure, improve electricity reliability for over 4.25 lakh consumers, and streamline revenue services for citizens.
NTPC’s Nabinagar plant in Aurangabad, Bihar, is undergoing a major expansion. Stage II will add three 800 MW units, increasing total installed capacity to over 4,360 MW. This expansion will provide Bihar with an additional 1,500 MW of power. The new units will use advanced technologies to reduce water consumption and improve efficiency. The project…
The government has set export duties on diesel at ₹23 per litre and on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) at ₹33 per litre for the fortnight starting May 1, while keeping petrol exports duty-free.
NHPC has announced the commercial operation of the fourth unit of its Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project. This marks a significant milestone for the 2,000 MW project. With four units now operational, the company is progressing towards completing the remaining units. The Subansiri Lower project is India’s largest hydroelectric undertaking.
Tata Power’s Coastal Gujarat Power Ltd has signed supplementary power purchase agreements with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. Similar pacts are expected with Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana. Operations at the Mundra plant were suspended since July 2, 2025, causing financial losses. The Gujarat cabinet approved the supplementary PPA, and a government order has been…