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fuel consumption news

Sikkim lifts curbs on government vehicles, retains key austerity measures

Sikkim lifts curbs on government vehicles, retains key austerity measures
Published on Jun 16, 2026 10:02 am IST

'We decided not to expand WFH because...': Zoho's Sridhar Vembu explains why

Sridhar Vembu said in-person collaboration led to faster problem-solving and stronger outcomes.
Updated on May 19, 2026 02:59 pm IST

Pool vehicles, trim VIP convoys: Delhi Police’s fuel-saving memo

In a significant change, Delhi Police have also asked for rationalisation of VIP/VVIP carcade size across Delhi. (HT PHOTO)
Published on May 18, 2026 03:16 am IST

Chhattisgarh govt follows PM’s call to reduce fuel consumption; issues directive

The directive will remain in force till September 30 this year. (PTI)
Published on May 16, 2026 08:28 pm IST

Tamil Nadu governor cuts convoy size on PM’s appeal to reduce fuel consumption

The convoy size was reduced to four police vehicles from 10. (X/rajendraarlekar)
Published on May 16, 2026 01:22 pm IST

Ghaziabad DM asks officials to carpool, hold virtual meetings amid fuel-saving push

Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to reduce fuel usage, Ghaziabad district magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandar bike-pools to work on Friday morning. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)
Published on May 16, 2026 04:40 am IST

UP adopts curbs to save fuel, BJP state chief urges lifestyle changes

BJP state president Pankaj Chaudhary on Thursday appealed to party office-bearers, workers, MPs, MLAs and other public representatives to use petrol and diesel only when necessary. (File)
Published on May 15, 2026 03:36 am IST

Finance minister Suresh Khanna pedals his way to office, others use public transport

Finance minister Suresh Khanna on his way to office on a bicycle. (Sourced)
Published on May 15, 2026 03:22 am IST

Fadnavis rides bike to Vidhan Bhavan, acting on PM's ‘save fuel’ appeal | Watch

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis rides a two-wheeler, in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for saving fuel, in Mumbai.
Published on May 14, 2026 03:22 pm IST

Saini rolls out fuel-saving measures after PM’s appeal

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini (HT File)
Published on May 14, 2026 07:48 am IST

Gadkari cuts convoy size by half during Pune visit to conserve fuel

Gadkari will visit Pune on Thursday to inspect the Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj and Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi Marg projects. (FILE)
Published on May 14, 2026 05:14 am IST

Gujarat ministers drop pilot cars, CM cuts convoy after PM Modi appeal

Gujarat ministers reduce convoy size, avoid pilot vehicles (Shutterstock)
Published on May 13, 2026 09:56 pm IST

‘Kabhi socha nahin, but…’: Anupam Mittal announces 1-day WFH for 500 employees

Anupam Mittal had earlier explained the rationale behind the decision in a LinkedIn post.
Published on May 14, 2026 06:00 pm IST

State CMs reduce convoy size following PM Modi’s appeal for saving fuel

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta also announced a reduction in the use of vehicles that will be used for official purposes. (PTI file)
Published on May 13, 2026 02:15 pm IST

PM Modi asks SPG to reduce convoy size as austerity step amid West Asia conflict

The reduction was done while maintaining essential security components as per SPG protocol. (PTI file photo)
Published on May 13, 2026 03:00 pm IST

After PM’s appeal, Yogi orders 50% cut in official vehicle fleets, pushes work from home

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath chaired a meeting of additional chief secretaries and principal secretaries, which was also attended by the chief secretary and the DGP. (Sourced)
Published on May 13, 2026 03:42 am IST

‘Running on water’: PM Modi's roadshows after 'save petrol' call spark reaction

Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to the crowd during a roadshow on the occasion of Somnath Amrut Mahotsav, celebrating 75 years of the inauguration of the restored Somnath temple, in Gir, Somnath, on Monday. Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi are also present.
Updated on May 12, 2026 12:02 am IST

‘India loses hours daily in traffic’: Techie backs PM Modi’s work from home push

A techie supported PM Modi’s WFH advice and said remote work could save fuel and commuting hours.
Published on May 12, 2026 08:58 am IST

Why PM Modi asked Indians to avoid buying gold for a year

PM Modi urged people to travel only when necessary and conserve fuel.
Updated on May 12, 2026 12:00 pm IST

LPG shortage sparks row in Karnataka assembly

Agency officials said that some businesses are turning to unofficial channels where cylinders are sold at sharply inflated prices. (PTI)
Published on Mar 12, 2026 07:02 am IST

I Did a Real-World Mileage Test on the Tata Safari Petrol

Tata Safari Hyperion - Range Test
Updated on Dec 22, 2025 02:00 pm IST

77,265 km of highways can reduce 642.95 million tonnes of CO2: Gadkari

A 781 km of Green National Highway Corridors is being built across states of Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh (HT Photo/Representative photo)
Published on Dec 19, 2024 10:33 pm IST

UPSRTC to deploy accountants at pumps to prevent fuel theft

For representation only (File)
Updated on Dec 13, 2024 07:02 am IST

New office timings reducing traffic chaos in Mohali: Study

The report, prepared after analysing travel time, fuel consumption and traffic congestion, was tabled before AS Rai, ADGP (Traffic), on Wednesday, a day after the new timings kicked in across Punjab. (Ravi Kumar /HT)
Updated on May 04, 2023 01:23 am IST

India's fuel demand hits a low in January after 9-month peak in December

Consumption of fuel, a proxy for oil demand, was about 4.6% lower than the previous month at 18.7 million tonnes in January. (File)
Published on Feb 09, 2023 09:43 am IST

Oil edges lower near $61 with near-term demand concerns in focus

A crude oil pump jack on a drill pad in the Permian Basin in Loving County, Texas.
Published on Mar 23, 2021 05:58 am IST

A high-performing engine, stunning interiors, and unbeatable fuel efficiency – why The New ŠKODA RAPID TSI is a complete package

The New ŠKODA RAPID TSI incorporates the latest in automobile technology and offers a wide range of premium features.
Published on Jan 29, 2021 07:20 pm IST

‘Covid-19 has certainly been a rejuvenating balm for planet’

A peacock seen at Sadarjung lane during the lockdown in New Delhi on April 18, 2020.
Updated on Jun 08, 2020 05:23 am IST