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Ethanol-blended petrol is made by mixing ethanol with petrol. Ethanol is a biofuel that is derived from a wide variety of food crops and feed stocks like sugarcane and petrol. Under the Ethanol Blended petrol Programme, the original target for achieving E20 petrol sales.

The All India Motor & Goods Transport Association (AIMGTA) has called on the central government to lower petrol and diesel prices. They argue that the significant drop in international crude oil prices, from $104 to $90 per barrel, should be reflected domestically. This reduction, they state, is crucial to alleviate pressure on the transport sector and curb rising inflation.

UAE motorists are facing significantly higher petrol prices in June 2026, marking the fourth consecutive monthly increase. This surge, driven by international energy market volatility and Middle East shipping disruptions, pushes Super 98 to Dh3.95 per litre. While diesel prices have fallen, petrol users face continued pressure as summer travel begins.

Fuel prices in Mumbai saw a significant jump on Monday, with petrol increasing by Rs 2.72 to Rs 111.21 and diesel by Rs 2.81 to Rs 97.83. This marks an approximate Rs 8 surge in just 11 days. The escalating diesel costs, alongside reported fuel shortages elsewhere, are causing considerable worry for the transport and logistics industry.

Fuel prices have seen another significant jump, with petrol and diesel costs rising by Rs 2.61 and Rs 2.71 per litre respectively. This marks the fourth increase in under two weeks, pushing cumulative hikes close to Rs 7.5 per litre. Consumers face mounting pressure as import costs climb due to global crude oil prices and a weaker rupee.

petrol Consumption Also Rose From 2.67L KL To 3.08L KL During The Month, Up 15.3%

At the current Delhi petrol prices of approximately Rs 102.12 per litre, monthly fuel expenditure comes to around Rs 19,000. Before the latest revisions, the same usage would have resulted in a fuel bill of roughly Rs 17,500-18,000. Although fuel prices may not immediately influence purchase decisions in the luxury segment, repeated hikes are steadily increasing overall running costs

Fuel prices in Lucknow have surged for the fifth time since mid-May, with petrol now costing Rs 101.89 per litre and diesel Rs 95.36. This cumulative increase of over Rs 7 in both fuels is impacting transportation and household budgets across all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh. Consumers are feeling the pinch of these repeated hikes.

CNG prices in Delhi have seen their fourth hike in under 15 days, increasing by Rs 2 per kg. This follows recent increases in petrol and diesel rates, with Delhi petrol crossing Rs 100 per litre. These consecutive hikes are expected to raise transport costs and potentially impact inflation.

The successive hikes come after an extended period during which retail fuel prices remained unchanged, despite higher global crude prices, shrinking refining margins, and weakness in the rupee significantly increasing import costs.