Petrol Prices

After six consecutive hikes in petrol prices since June 1, the government has finally given some relief to the common people with a populist announcement today. The petrol prices have been reduced by Rs 3.05 per litre with immediate effect…

After six consecutive hikes in the last three months, the oil companies gave another blow to the consumers by increasing the petrol prices by Rs 1.63 per litre (without VAT) with effect from midnight. The increase took place even if there…

According to latest reports, the diesel and LPG prices may go up next week to reduce the burden on the oil companies. The government has reportedly given the go-ahead to oil companies to proceed with the hike. However, there will be some…

In a desperate bid to save the Indian Economy from sliding further due to the wrong policies of the UPA Government, Petroleum Minister Veerappa Moily has proposed a ban on selling of petrol from 8 PM to 8 AM, mostly in the night hours so…

Attributing to the decline of Indian Rupee against the US Dollar, the oil companies have hiked the petrol prices by 70 paise, while the diesel prices went up by 50 paise as part of the monthly hike. With the inclusion of VAT, the actual…

Taking the excuse of fall of Rupee against the US Dollar, the oil companies have yet again increased the petrol prices by Rs 1.55 per litre - the fourth increase in six weeks. If we include VAT, the petrol will be costlier by around Rs 2…

While the BJP-led NDA, which was expected to provide a great alternative to the Congress Party at the Centre, is on the verge of a major split, thanks to JD(U)'s adamant stance on Narendra Modi's elevation, the oil companies have hiked the…

While the Congress-led UPA II government is fighting for its survival, thanks to the coalgate controversy, the oil companies sought to give it some breather by reducing the petrol prices by a massive Rs 3 per litre. Recently on April 13,…

In a huge relief to the consumers, the oil companies have reduced the petrol prices by Rs 1 per litre with effect from midnight today. This is the third reduction in petrol prices in less than four weeks. Earlier in April, the prices were…

In a huge relief to the consumers, the oil companies have slashed the petrol prices by Rs 2 per litre with effective from midnight today. This is the sharpest fall in petrol prices in nine months, which gives a "feel good" impression to…