2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (608+ words) The Union government has informed Parliament that no decision has been taken to increase ethanol blending in petrol beyond 20% (E20). It said any future move will be based on scientific studies and stakeholder consultations, while reaffirming that E20 fuel is safe and…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (378+ words) The Central government has said E20 petrol may reduce fuel efficiency by 3–5% in some older vehicles originally designed for E10 fuel, but there is no verified evidence linking ethanol-blended petrol to widespread engine damage or vehicle breakdowns, according to information shared in…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (391+ words) Maruti Suzuki India has announced a price hike of up to Rs 30,000 across its passenger vehicle portfolio, effective August 2026. The company attributed the increase to rising input costs and persistent inflationary pressures, while stating that the exact hike will vary…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (293+ words) The Ministry of Power has released the Draft Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE-III) Norms for stakeholder consultation. The proposed fuel efficiency standards will apply to M1 category passenger vehicles manufactured or imported for sale in India between 2027-28 and 2031-32, with feedback invited…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (288+ words) The Tamil Nadu government has announced an ambitious plan to establish 20,000 public EV charging stations by 2031. The initiative aims to strengthen charging infrastructure, attract private investment, promote clean mobility and accelerate electric vehicle adoption while supporting the state’s climate and…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (225+ words) The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has clarified that E20 petrol may reduce fuel mileage by 3–5% in some vehicles but delivers higher octane, cleaner combustion, lower emissions and improved engine performance. The ministry said extensive industry consultations ensured vehicle compatibility…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (384+ words) The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has revised the windfall tax on petroleum product exports, increasing the levy on petrol while reducing duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF). The revised Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) came into…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (398+ words) India’s passenger vehicle market closed June 2026 on a strong note, with Maruti Suzuki surpassing 2 lakh total vehicle sales, Toyota Kirloskar Motor registering 7% year-on-year growth, and Hyundai Motor India reporting over 51,000 sales despite a temporary production disruption. Strong domestic demand and…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (550+ words) The Centre has withdrawn temporary restrictions on the retail sale of petrol and diesel to commercial consumers from July 1, 2026, restoring unrestricted fuel purchases for industrial, institutional and transport sector users. The decision comes after temporary measures introduced earlier this month…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (647+ words) India and Japan are set to establish a new framework to promote biogas-powered compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles by expanding methane production plants across India. The initiative, expected to be formalised through an MoU during Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s…...