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Australia's commodity prices rose 15.5% year-on-year in September 2026, slowing from August's 16.2% increase and marking the slowest growth pace in six months.

In September, India's petrol and diesel sales rose 7.2% and 4.9% year-on-year driven by vehicle demand and irrigation needs, while ATF remained flat and LPG sales dropped 9%.

President Donald Trump is considering a diesel export ban to lower high energy prices, though he acknowledged the move could create negative consequences for gasoline markets.

India's surging AI and data centre demand could push electricity consumption to 50 TWh by 2030, necessitating urgent resource efficiency, water management, and transparent policy frameworks to curb environmental impacts.

Leading automakers in India are expected to launch flex-fuel vehicles capable of running entirely on 100% ethanol within the next one to two months, advancing the country's green mobility transition.

Bangladesh approved eight metro-rail contract packages worth Tk 584.77 billion, awarded to Chinese, Japanese, and Indian firms at costs 30-50 percent higher than originally estimated.

The petroleum ministry will intervene to stop private refiners like Jio-bp and Nayara Energy from capping diesel sales, declaring such restrictions unacceptable.

Former Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba emphasized stronger regulation, market reforms, and expanded domestic exploration to enhance India's energy security and achieve the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami announced new tourist destinations in every district, the upcoming second phase of tiger translocation, and increased compensation for wildlife attack victims from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 10 lakh.

Heavy rains and cooler weather plunged India's exchange power prices near-zero in late September. Average real-time market prices fell 13.3% to Rs.2.75 a unit, challenging renewable energy producers.