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Petrol blended with 22%, 25% and 30% ethanol to now be excise duty-free

Union minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri fills E85 fuel in a car during the during the launch of E85 fuel (a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% petrol)
Updated on Jun 11, 2026 03:06 pm IST

Karnataka rolls out India’s first alcohol-in-beverage liquor tax system

A salesman arranges liquor bottles inside a liquor store in Bengaluru, India. (REUTERS)
Updated on May 17, 2026 08:19 pm IST

Govt cuts excise on petrol, diesel by 10 per litre; slaps levies on exports

In the backdrop of the Iran-US war, fuel shortage concerns have grown in India.
Updated on Mar 28, 2026 06:35 am IST

‘PM waking up late’: Imran Masood says India left stranded amid US-Iran war

Congress MP Imran Masood on Friday criticised Prime Minister Modi's delayed response to crucial decisions, claiming the country had been left stranded.
Published on Mar 27, 2026 06:00 pm IST