fuel prices Archives

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As Congress attacks Modi govt for fuel prices, read how UPA-era policies would be disastrous during current global conflict: From deferred oil bond liabilities...

Raju Das - 15 May, 2026

Between 2005 and 2010, the UPA government issued special oil bonds worth approximately ₹1.48 lakh crore to the oil marketing companies to fund fuel subsidies

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American low-cost airline Spirit Airlines shuts down operations after failing to obtain govt bailout, company blames rising fuel prices due to West Asia crisis

OpIndia Staff - 2 May, 2026

In a major blow to the global aviation industry and budget travellers worldwide, Spirit Airlines, the pioneering American ultra-low-cost carrier, has announced the immediate...

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From evacuating 11 lakh Indians to ensuring LPG supply, navigating blockades and daily inter-ministerial briefings: Read how Modi govt is managing West Asia crisis

Shriti Sagar - 23 April, 2026

On a single day recently, over 45 lakh LPG bookings were registered, and a massive 51 lakh cylinders were delivered to doorsteps across the country.

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Karnataka Congress govt hires BCG at the cost of ₹9.5 crore to find ways of increasing revenue to fulfil poll guarantees, party divided over...

OpIndia Staff - 21 June, 2024

The Congress govt in Karnataka is under pressure to mobilise Rs 50,000-60,000 crore annually to fulfil its election promises.

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Rajasthan: Petrol pump operators on a 12-hour strike over high VAT, indefinite strike to start from October 2 if concerns not addressed

OpIndia Staff - 1 October, 2023

It's noteworthy that petrol and diesel prices in Rajasthan are significantly higher than those in its neighbouring states such as Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi.

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