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India Hikes Premium Petrol by ₹2; Government Downplays Impact Amid Opposition Criticism

Oil companies in India have increased the price of premium petrol by ₹2, with the government stating it will not impact the common man as premium fuel constitutes only 5% of sales. This hike has caused premium petrol prices in Bengaluru to cross ₹112 per litre and has drawn criticism from the opposition.

20 Mar, 10:55 — 20 Mar, 18:40
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hinduMostly Factual46m ago

Price of premium petrol up ₹2 per litre, government says no impact on common man

Premium petrol only 5% of sales, says IndianOil; Congress slams government for increasing prices when people are “troubled by the gas shortage”; India’s crude oil basket is at $117.09 for every barrel this month

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straits-timesMostly Factual6h ago

S’pore ready to step in to help businesses, households if Middle East conflict worsens: Tan See Leng - The Straits Times

S’pore ready to step in to help businesses, households if Middle East conflict worsens: Tan See Leng  The Straits Times

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual6h ago

Petrol diesel price today: Check state-wise March 20 petrol and diesel price

Petrol, diesel price today: While oil companies hiked prices of premium petrol by ₹2 on Friday, there is no change in rates of regular petrol and diesel.

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ndtvMostly Factual5h ago

Zomato Increases Food Delivery Platform Fee To Rs 14.90 Per Order

Food delivery aggregator Zomato has hiked the platform fee it charges users by Rs 2.40 to Rs 14.90 per order, its app showed on Friday.

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DawnMostly Factual6h ago

Running on sunshine: Pakistan’s solar boom to tide over Middle East energy crisis

Energy expert Vaqar Zakaria believes solar power makes “excellent economic sense” — and he lives by it. For over five years, his rooftop panels have slashed his bills, sometimes to zero, even allowing him to sell surplus electricity back through net metering. Last month, he took it further. After buying two electric vehicles, he has almost “declared independence” from the national grid. With more panels and doubled batteries, even his cars run on sunshine. “I am moving away from their fuel, a...

By none@none.com (Zofeen T. Ebrahim)

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inquirerMostly Factualjust now

Hontiveros says transport coops should also receive aid amid oil crisis

MANILA, Philippines — Aside from jeepney drivers, transport cooperatives should also be included in the aid to address the ongoing oil crisis due to the Middle East conflict, Sen. Risa Hontiveros said on Friday. Hontiveros made this known when she wrote on March 19 to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), as she sought

By mareyes

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mail-guardianMostly Factual5h ago

‘No need for fuel panic-buying’, government and industry leaders say

The department of mineral and petroleum resources has encouraged members of the public to continue purchasing fuel as usual and to rely on government communication for accurate and verified information

By Eyaaz

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Daily Star BDMixed5h ago

Pre-Eid demand drives up prices of poultry, beef, aromatic rice and spices - The Daily Star

Pre-Eid demand drives up prices of poultry, beef, aromatic rice and spices  The Daily Star

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malay-mailMixed6h ago

Resolve minor disputes early to protect unity, stability and national security, says PM Anwar

BUKIT MERTAJAM, March 20 — Any minor disputes in the country must be addressed promptly to prevent them from escal...

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morocco-world-newsMixed4h ago

Morocco’s Road Authority Urges Drivers to Exert Caution During Eid Al Fitr Travel

The National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) has urged road users to exercise increased vigilance due to the heavy traffic expected during the Eid Al Fitr holiday. The post Morocco’s Road Authority Urges Drivers to Exert Caution During Eid Al Fitr Travel appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Safaa Kasraoui

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