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Everything you need to know about Thana Petrol Pump: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Fuel hike makes petrol cheaper than diesel in Goa

May 11, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Panaji, May 11 (IANS) After the Friday hike in fuel prices by the central government, petrol is now cheaper than diesel in this western Indian state, known for cheap liqour.

Manish Paul bags best anchor trophy at Telly Awards

May 5, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Having anchored several shows on the small screen, Manish Paul not only proved his skills, but also won the the best anchor trophy at the Indian Telly Awards.

Petrol prices cut by Rs.3 per litre

April 30, 2013 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Petrol prices have been slashed by Rs.3 per litre from midnight, state-owned Indian Oil Corp. announced Tuesday.

Petrol prices slashed by Rs.3 per litre

April 30, 2013 at 8:20 PM

New Delhi , April 30 (IANS) Petrol prices have been slashed by Rs.3 per litre from midnight, state-owned Indian Oil Corp announced Tuesday.

Petrol price cut by Re 1 per litre

April 15, 2013 at 8:44 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 15 (ANI): The price of petrol has been cut by one rupee per litre, excluding VAT.

Petrol price cut by Re.One per litre

April 15, 2013 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Petroleum major Indian Oil Corp (IOC) Monday announced reduction in petrol price by Re.1 per litre (excluding VAT) effective midnight Monday-Tuesday.

Petrol price cut by one rupee per litre

April 15, 2013 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Petroleum major Indian Oil Corp (IOC) Monday announced reduction in petrol price by Re.1 per litre (excluding VAT) effective midnight Monday-Tuesday.

A car that goes 1,000 km with just a litre of fuel

April 4, 2013 at 4:12 AM

Abu Dhabi, April 4 (IANS/WAM) A team of engineering students in the UAE have designed a car that could potentially travel up to 1,000 km on just one litre of fuel.

'Market conditions responsible for increase or decrease in petrol price' says Khurshid

April 1, 2013 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, Apr 1 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Monday said that the increase or decrease in the price of petrol depends on the market conditions.

Petrol price cut evokes mixed reactions

April 1, 2013 at 8:44 PM

Bhopal/Hyderabad/Lucknow, Apr. 1 (ANI): The decision to cut the price of petrol by 85 paise per litre has evoked mixed reactions from people across the country.

Petrol rates cut by 85 paise a litre from Tuesday

April 1, 2013 at 7:38 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) State-run Indian Oil Corp (IOC) said it will cut the price of petrol by 85 paise a litre effective midnight Monday.

High-fat meals can affect glucose levels and insulin requirements in type 1diabetes

March 28, 2013 at 3:06 PM

Washington, March 28 (ANI): Joslin researchers studying patients with type 1 diabetes have found that dietary fat can affect glucose levels and insulin requirements.

Inflation rises in Britain

March 20, 2013 at 1:29 PM

London, March 20 (IANS) Britain's Consumer Prices Index (CPI) annual inflation grew by 2.8 percent in February, said the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Petrol price cut by Rs. 2 per litre

March 15, 2013 at 8:14 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 15 (ANI): The price of petrol was on Friday cut by Rs. 2 per litre, excluding local taxes.

Petrol prices cut by Rs.2 a litre

March 15, 2013 at 8:06 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Petrol prices have been cut by Rs.2 per litre effective midnight Friday, state-owned Indian Oil Corp (IOC) announced.

Petrol prices cut by Rs.2 a litre

March 15, 2013 at 7:26 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Petrol rates have been cut by Rs.2 per litre effective midnight Friday, state-owned Indian Oil Corp announced.

Petrol price hike rocks houses, Lok Sabha adjourned for the day

March 5, 2013 at 12:58 PM

The hike in petrol prices and killing of a police officer in U.P. rocked both the housed today. Amid the much protest and agitation by the members, Lok Sabha disrupted for the whole day whereas Rajya Sabha adjourned for 2.p.m.

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Parliament adjourned for day over petrol price hike (Third Lead)

March 4, 2013 at 4:01 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Both houses of parliament were adjourned for the day Monday after a vociferous opposition repeatedly disrupted proceedings and demanded a rollback of last week's hike in petrol prices.

Parliament disrupted over petrol price hike

March 4, 2013 at 1:59 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Parliament was repeatedly disrupted Monday as a vociferous opposition took up the issue of the hike in petrol prices and demanded a rollback.

Parliament disrupted over petrol price hike

March 4, 2013 at 12:03 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Both houses of parliament were adjourned till noon Monday as the opposition disrupted proceedings, demanding a rollback of the hike in petrol prices.

Uproar in Lok Sabha over petrol hike

March 4, 2013 at 11:31 AM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was adjourned till noon Monday as the opposition noisily demanded a rollback of the hike in petrol prices.

BJP takes on Govt., condemns diesel price hike

March 2, 2013 at 7:55 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 2 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday condemned the diesel price hike, and alleged that the Congress-led UPA Government has with this move expressed its full intent to devastate the life of a common man in this country.

Bihar CM Nitish calls Congress 'inflation' party

March 2, 2013 at 5:31 PM

Patna/Chennai, Mar. 2 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday lashed out at the UPA Government over the recent hike in petrol prices, saying the other name of the ruling Congress Party at the Centre is inflation.

Petrol prices hiked by Rs 1.40 per litre

March 1, 2013 at 8:43 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 1 (ANI): Petrol prices have been increased by Rs. 1. 40 per litre.

Petrol price up by Rs.1.40 a litre

March 1, 2013 at 8:03 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) Petrol prices will go up by Rs.1.40 a litre, excluding taxes, from midnight Friday due to the depreciating rupee and a sharp increase in crude oil prices in global markets, the government-run oil marketing firms said Friday.

Petrol price to go up by Rs.1.40 per litre

March 1, 2013 at 6:19 PM

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) Petrol prices will go up by Rs.1.40 per litre, excluding taxes, from midnight Friday due to the depreciating rupee and a sharp increase in crude oil prices in global markets, the government-run oil marketing firms said Friday.

President's speech can't be 'glossary of plans': BJP

February 21, 2013 at 6:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The BJP Thursday termed President Pranab Mukherjee's speech on the opening day of parliament's budget session as a mere "glossary" of government plans that failed to address crucial issues.

Fuel price is compulsion of Govt: Tariq Anwar

February 16, 2013 at 12:08 PM

Shielding the government from the oppositions attack over the recent price hike in Petrol and diesel, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Processing Industries Tariq Anwar said that the government has some compulsions.........................

Govt. has some compulsions: Tariq Anwar on hike in diesel, petrol prices

February 16, 2013 at 10:49 AM

New Delhi, Feb. 16 (ANI): Amid sharp criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Left Parties over the move to hike the prices of petrol and diesel, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Processing Industries Tariq Anwar has defended the Central Government's decision, and said that there are some compulsions.

BJP pulls up Govt., demands rollback of hike in petrol, diesel prices

February 15, 2013 at 8:09 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 15 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday lashed out at the Congress-led UPA Government over its decision to hike petrol price by Rs 1.50 per litre and diesel price by 45 paise a litre with effect from midnight tonight, saying this is absolutely atrocious and will increase the prices of all commodities.

Diesel price hiked by 45 paise a litre, petrol to cost Rs.1.50 more

February 15, 2013 at 7:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Diesel will become costlier by 45 paise per litre and petrol by Rs.1.50 a litre from Friday-Saturday midnight due to increase in crude oil prices in international markets, oil marketing firms said Friday.

Oil firms to review prices Feb 15

February 14, 2013 at 3:29 PM

Kolkata, Feb 14 (IANS) State-run oil companies will review fuel prices Friday and consult on a probable price hike, Indian Oil Corporation chairman R.S. Butola said Thursday.

Petrol, diesel prices likely to rise this weekend

February 13, 2013 at 7:45 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Petrol price could be hiked by Re.1 a litre and diesel rates by 50 paise a litre by this weekend, according to indications available Wednesday from state oil marketing companies (OMCs).

SC anguished over insensitive attitude towards undertrials

January 24, 2013 at 11:09 AM

The Supreme Court has expressed its anguish over the plight of undertrials and violation of their fundamental rights after they are thrown into prisoners that are already bursting at their seams.

SC anguished over plight of undertrials in jail

January 23, 2013 at 10:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday expressed its anguish over the plight of undertrials and violation of their fundamental rights after they are thrown into prisons that are already "bursting at their seams".

Row over household chores behind most marriage breakdowns

January 21, 2013 at 2:00 PM

London, January 21 (ANI): Couples argue more about cleaning, cooking and washing up than anything else except money, according to a survey.

BJP holds massive protest against the decontrolling of diesel

January 18, 2013 at 5:07 PM

Delhi State BJP has hold massive protest against the despotic decision of Congress Government to decontrol Diesel and to ruin the economy by hike in the price.

Worst advice parents give to teen drivers revealed!

January 18, 2013 at 3:53 PM

Washington, January 18 (ANI): Experts have revealed some of the worst driving advice parents give their teenagers.

Delhi MLAs demands Home Minister for people friendly police

December 26, 2012 at 1:38 PM

Delhi MLAs from ruling party have demanded 33% women reservation in Delhi Police, setting up of a centralized mechanism to file an FIR. The MLAs have addressed their letter to Union Home Minister and copies of the letter have been endorsed to UPA Chairperson, Sonia Gandhi and Hon?ble Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh

Petrol pump looted in Gurgaon

December 18, 2012 at 11:01 PM

Gurgaon, Dec 18 (IANS) A petrol pump owned by a relative of Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda here was Tuesday looted of Rs.60,000, police said.

Cabinet approves pricing for bio?ethanol procurement

November 22, 2012 at 9:46 PM

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) The union cabinet Thursday approved the pricing formula for procurement of bio?ethanol along with implementation of five percent mandatory ethanol blending with petrol.

Pakistan hikes petrol prices

November 22, 2012 at 12:10 PM

Islamabad, Nov 22 (IANS) Pakistan has increased the prices of petrol by Rs.1.57 per litre, a media report said Thursday.

Petrol prices to be cut by 95 paise from midnight

November 15, 2012 at 6:26 PM

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) Petrol prices will come down by 95 paise a litre from midnight Thursday, it was announced here.

Soon, inflatable jacket that controls how much insulation is needed

November 8, 2012 at 1:49 PM

Washington, Nov 8 (ANI): A high-tech clothing company has developed an inflatable jacket that can control the amount of insulation required.

'Golmaal' drags, lacks fun element (Kannada Movie Review)

October 28, 2012 at 9:51 PM

Film: "Golmaal"; Cast: Vijaya Raghavendra, Shubha Poonja, Rangayana Raghu, Om Prakash Rao, Petrol Prasanna, Sanketh Kashi and others; Writer-Director: Pramod Chakravarthy; Producer: Anaji Nagaraj; Camera: R. Giri; Music Director: Radhey Krishna; Rating: *

Petrol, diesel prices to rise

October 26, 2012 at 5:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Prices of petrol and diesel will go up marginally after the government decided to increase the commission paid to petrol pump dealers by 30 paise per litre for petrol and by 18 paise a litre for diesel.

Petrol price to be hiked by 30 paise, diesel by 18 paise

October 25, 2012 at 7:19 PM

New Delhi, Oct.25 (ANI): The price of petrol may be hiked by a further 30 paise per litre, while diesel maybe dearer by 18 paise, with the government deciding to increase the commission of petrol pump dealers.

Maharashtra petrol pumps withdraw agitation

October 16, 2012 at 11:32 AM

Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) Petrol and diesel stations all over Mumbai and Maharashtra Tuesday withdrew their 'single shift' agitation following an assurance by oil companies on their demand for enhanced commission, an official said Tuesday.

Petrol pumps dealers call for eight hour strike everyday in Uttar Pradesh

October 15, 2012 at 8:44 PM

Lucknow/Moradabad, Oct.15 (ANI): Petrol pump dealers in Uttar Pradesh have announced that they will not operate their fuel stations for eight hours every day, as long as their demand for an increase in commission is not met.

Single-shift operations at Maharashtra petrol stations

October 15, 2012 at 11:48 AM

Mumbai, Oct 15 (IANS) Toughening their stance on enhanced commission, petrol dealers all over Mumbai and Maharashtra have resorted to a single shift 9-5 operation, jolting lakhs of vehicle owners.

How is Maruti Alto 800, launching tomorrow, better then other cars?

October 15, 2012 at 11:18 AM

Here are the features of new Maruti Alto 800 releasing tomorrow on Tuesday October 16 2012.

Petrol Price cut by 56 paise per litre in Metro cities

October 9, 2012 at 1:05 PM

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has cut the price of petrol by 56 paise per litre in Metro cities.

Petrol price cut by 0.56 paise

October 8, 2012 at 8:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) State-run oil marketing companies Monday cut petrol prices by Rs.0.56 a litre (excluding state levies in Delhi) effective midnight Monday.

Petrol price cut by 56 paise per litre

October 8, 2012 at 8:11 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (ANI): The price of petrol was today cut by 56 paise per litre on the back of appreciation in rupee value against the US dollar.

Petrol prices cut by 0.56 paise

October 8, 2012 at 7:15 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) State-run oil marketing companies Monday cut petrol prices by Rs.0.56 a litre (excluding state levies in Delhi) effective midnight Monday.

Petrol price cut by 0.56 paise per litre

October 8, 2012 at 6:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) State-run oil marketing companies Monday announced a cut in petrol prices by Rs.0.56 per litre (excluding state levies in Delhi) effective midnight Monday.

70,000 petrol pumps across India may restrict work to 8hrs a day from Oct 15

September 27, 2012 at 11:27 AM

Over 70,000 petrol pumps across 18 states in India are threatening to restrict the work to 8 hours a day from October 15 if demands including rise in commission on sale of petroleum products were not met by the oil companies.

Pakistan reduces diesel prices, hikes petrol

September 17, 2012 at 11:18 AM

Islamabad, Sep 17 (IANS) The Pakistan government hiked the prices of petrol and compressed natural gas (CNG) but reduced diesel rates Monday, just days after protests in neighbour India where diesel tariff saw a sharp Rs.5 hike.

'Petrol firms discussing price rise', says IOC Chairman Butola

September 7, 2012 at 8:23 PM

New Delhi, Sep 7 (ANI): The chairman of the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., R.S. Butola, on Friday said the IOC is currently losing slightly less than six rupees per litre on petrol sales, and added that companies were discussing an increase in prices.

Petroleum Minister Jaipal Reddy rules out the rumours of fuels price hike

September 7, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Ruling out the rumours of fuels price hike, Petroleum Minister S Jaipal Reddy Friday informed to media that government has no plan to hike the fuels prices......

No deregulation of diesel, kerosene, LPG prices

August 21, 2012 at 6:56 PM

New Delhi, August 21 (IANS) The government has no plans to deregulate diesel, cooking gas (LPG) and kerosene prices by withdrawing subsidy on them, Minister of State for Petroleum R.P.N. Singh said Tuesday.

Inflation down by 6.87 percent

August 14, 2012 at 3:08 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) India's headline inflation fell to 6.87 percent in July from 7.25 percent in the previous month, putting pressure on the Reserve Bank of India to cut interest rates to revive growth.

Will protest fuel price hike, but won't let Left create rift: Mamata

July 27, 2012 at 7:06 PM

Bolpur (West Bengal), July 27 (IANS) Sticking to her stand of hitting the streets against the rise in fuel prices, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday said she would not let the Marxists take advantage from her confrontations with the Congress-led UPA.

CITU calls 24-hour Bengal transport strike, Mamata fumes

July 26, 2012 at 9:54 PM

Kolkata, July 26 (IANS) CPI-M labour arm CITU Thursday called a 24-hour transport strike across West Bengal July 31 to protest against the increase in petrol and diesel prices, prompting an angry Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to threaten public vehicles with cancellation of licences if they stayed off the roads.

CITU calls 24-hour transport strike in West Bengal July 31

July 26, 2012 at 6:18 PM

Kolkata, July 26 (IANS) CPI-M labour arm CITU Thursday called a 24-hour transport strike across West Bengal July 31 to protest the increase in petrol and diesel prices.

Fuel prices revised countrywide

July 25, 2012 at 8:34 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Petrol, diesel, cooking gas and kerosene prices across the country were revised Wednesday after state-run oil marketing companies adjusted the surcharge paid towards state levies such as entry tax on crude and purchase tax.

Mamta demands withdrawal of fuel price hike

July 25, 2012 at 8:26 PM

Kolkata, July 25 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday threatened to hit the streets if the centre did not withdraw its decision to hike petrol and diesel prices.

Price hike in Petrol in Delhi is cruel decision: BJP

July 24, 2012 at 6:52 PM

BJP Delhi Pradesh President Vijender Gupta has accused that the Government is not concerned about steep price spiral and it is following one point programme of increasing the prices of every commodity although the common man may be forced to commit suicide

Disappointed Mamata asked Central to roll back Petrol price hike

July 24, 2012 at 11:46 AM

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress Party Chief Mamata Banerjee Monday expressed her "disappointment" over the announcement of a petrol price hike, and demanded an immediate rollback of the raised rates.............

Petrol prices to be hiked by 70 paise from midnight

July 23, 2012 at 8:35 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) India's oil marketing companies Monday announced a hike in petrol prices by 70 paise a litre, with effect from midnight, citing increasing international oil prices and decline in the rupee's value.

New petrol prices in metros, mini-metros

July 23, 2012 at 8:19 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Petrol prices will be hiked 70-91 paise a litre in the metros and mini-metrosled by increasing international oil prices and a decline in the value of rupee, it was announced here Monday. The revision in other cities will be on similar lines

Petrol prices to go up by 70 paise post midnight

July 23, 2012 at 8:19 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (ANI): A day after the results of presidential elections were announced, oil companies on Monday hiked petrol prices across the nation by 70 paise per litre.

Petrol prices to be hiked by 70 paise from midnight

July 23, 2012 at 8:03 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) India's oil marketing companies Monday announced a hike in petrol prices by 70 paise a litre, with effect from midnight, citing increasing international oil prices and decline in the rupee's value.

Petrol prices to be hiked by 70 paise from midnight

July 23, 2012 at 7:47 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) India's oil marketing companies will hike petrol prices by 70 paise per litre effective midnight Monday.

Goa to lose Rs.165 crore over low petrol prices

July 23, 2012 at 3:55 PM

Panaji, July 23 (IANS) Goa, where petrol prices are the lowest in the country, has earned the distinction at some cost to the government - about Rs.165 crore, which is big for the small state.

First Indo-Pak expert group meet ends, takes steps to boost petro trade

July 18, 2012 at 10:00 PM

New Delhi, July 18 (ANI): The inaugural two-day meet between India and Pakistan on trade in petroleum and petrochemical products concluded here on Wednesday, with the two sides deciding on taking steps to improve bilateral petro trade.

Inflation eases to 7.25 percent; food prices remain high

July 16, 2012 at 6:32 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) India's headline inflation fell to a five-month low of 7.25 percent in June as compared to 7.55 percent in the previous month, but general food prices remained stubbornly high, giving little relief to the common people and economic policy makers, the government data showed Monday.

Inflation eases, but food prices surge

July 16, 2012 at 1:44 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) India's headline inflation fell to 7.25 percent in June from 7.55 percent in the previous month, putting pressure on the Reserve Bank of India to cut interest rates to revive growth.

Gadkari slams UPA government for rampant inflation

July 8, 2012 at 9:28 PM

Kangra (Himachal Pradesh), July 8 (IANS) Slamming the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) central government for the price rise, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Gadkari Sunday said that inflation has broken all the records in eight years of its reign.

Petrol prices will be raised after presidential poll: Mamata

June 28, 2012 at 11:16 PM

Kolkata, June 28 (IANS) Refusing to attach much importance to the cut in petrol prices announced Thursday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the rates have been lowered in view of the upcoming presidential poll and these would be raised later.

Petrol to be cheaper by Rs.2.46 a litre

June 28, 2012 at 9:32 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) India's three oil marketing companies (OMCs) have decided to reduce petrol prices by a minimum of Rs.2.46 a litre, depending on states' sales taxes, from midnight, it was announced here Thursday.

Petrol prices to be cut by Rs.2.46 a litre

June 28, 2012 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) India's oil marketing companies have decided to cut back petrol prices by Rs.2.46 a litre with effect from midnight, it was announced here Thursday.

Proposed petrol prices in top cities

June 28, 2012 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Petrol prices will reduce between Rs.2.46 to Rs.3.22 a litre following a downward revision of Rs.2.46 a litre in base price, inclusive of state's levies, effective midnight, it was announced here Thursday.

Petrol prices to be cut by Rs.2.46 per litre

June 28, 2012 at 8:28 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) India's oil marketing companies have decided to reduce petrol prices by Rs.2.46 per litre from midnight, it was announced here Thursday.

Petrol prices down by Rs.2.46 from midnight

June 28, 2012 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (ANI): In a considerable relief to commuters, the government on Thursday slashed petrol prices by Rs. 2.46.

Indian Oil Companies might slash Petrol Prices Rs 4 per litre from July 1

June 27, 2012 at 12:38 PM

If international petrol prices and the rupee-dollar exchange rates remains steady, there will a great relief to all Indian people as Indian oil companies will then slash the price of petrol by Rs 4 per litre.

Inflation to remain between 6.5-7.5 percent: Mukherjee

June 14, 2012 at 6:07 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Thursday said he is "confident" that the headline inflation will remain between 6.5-7.5 percent in 2012-13, even as the government takes remedial measures to control rising food prices.

Inflation rises to 7.55 percent, food prices surge

June 14, 2012 at 1:11 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) India's inflation moved up to 7.55 percent in May as compared to 7.23 percent in the previous month, mainly driven by a sharp increase in the price of food items, adding to the woes of policy makers as the economic growth remains under pressure, government data showed Thursday.

Petrol to cost less in Meghalaya

June 13, 2012 at 11:35 PM

Shillong, June 13 (IANS) Meghalaya Wednesday lowered the value added tax (VAT) on petrol, making the fuel cheaper by around Rs.1.05 a litre. The new price will come into effect from Friday.

Petrol prices to come down: Pranab

June 9, 2012 at 3:28 PM

Kolkata, June 9 (IANS) Petrol prices are expected to come down with the rate of crude declining in the international market, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said Saturday.

China cuts fuel prices

June 9, 2012 at 1:12 PM

Beijing, June 9 (IANS) Petrol and diesel prices have been cut for the second time in a month in China amid growing government efforts to reverse a sharp slowdown in the economy.

Petrol price rollback is an 'eyewash: Rajiv Pratap Rudy

June 4, 2012 at 11:56 AM

New Delhi, June 4 (ANI): Reacting to Overseas Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi's disapproval of the petrol price hike and suggestion for a "bold look" on reducing the recent increase, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Rajiv Pratap Rudy has termed the partial rollback in the rates announced by the government as a mere 'eyewash.'

Petrol price cut by Rs. 2 a litre

June 3, 2012 at 11:00 AM

Petrol price slashed for around Rs 2 by the oil marketing companies with effect to Saturday night, thanks to the fall in the global crude oil prices. The UPA government was in extreme pressure after they announced a hike of Rs.7.54 in petrol price on 24th May and had to face a lot of criticism from all political parties including allies like the Trinamool Congress and DMK demanding for a rollback.

Petrol price cut not adequate, it is "hogwash", "betrayal", "fraud," says BJP

June 2, 2012 at 9:19 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (ANI): Slamming the partial rollback of petrol prices by State oil companies, the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday dismissed the move, calling it "hogwash", "betrayal" and "fraud" against the people.

Petrol price cut by Rs.2 a litre

June 2, 2012 at 7:59 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) In a partial roll-back, oil marketing companies cut petrol prices by Rs.2 a litre with effect from midnight Saturday after crude prices softened in the global market, easing pressure on a government that faced a political backlash for hiking prices 10 days ago.

Petrol prices down by Rs. 2 post midnight

June 2, 2012 at 6:55 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (ANI): In a much-needed respite to the beleaguered consumers, the oil companies on Saturday announced a partial rollback in petrol prices by Rs. 2.

Petrol price cut by Rs.2.02 a litre in Delhi

June 2, 2012 at 6:31 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) State-owned Indian Oil Corp Saturday said it will reduce petrol price by Rs.2.02 a litre, including state levies, in Delhi from midnight Saturday. Petrol became dearer by Rs.7.54 a litre in the capital after a rate revision May 23.

Petrol price cut by Rs.2.02 a litre in Delhi

June 2, 2012 at 6:23 PM

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) State-owned Indian Oil Corp Saturday said it will reduce petrol price by Rs.2.02 a litre, including state levies, in Delhi from midnight Saturday. Petrol became dearer by Rs.7.54 a litre in the capital after a rate revision May 23.

Sales slowdown for auto companies in May

June 1, 2012 at 7:59 PM

New Delhi/Chennai, June 1 (IANS) Amid a general slowdown of the economy, India's major auto companies posted a decline or meagre sales in May owing to hikes in fuel prices and interest costs.