Energy & Petroleum News Today

State-run Coal India's daily production surged 40% to 1.91 million tonnes as receding monsoon rains revived mining operations, boosting power-sector supplies by 27%.

In August 2026, Russian fossil fuel revenues fell 8% to EUR 604 million daily. Ukrainian refinery strikes forced Moscow to import 172,000 tonnes of fuel, including purchases from India.

Bengaluru leads in electric two-wheelers with 16% adoption and 42% electric buses, but lags in three-wheelers. Implementing strict EV phase-out deadlines is essential for comprehensive urban decarbonisation.

The West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited has initiated a Rs 150 crore project to set up an underground power cable network in Balurghat to reduce accidents and power disruptions.

Brent crude surged past $105 a barrel due to Middle East tensions threatening global supplies. This price hike increases India's import bill, raising inflation and consumer cost concerns.

Campaign groups and Congress demand the cancellation of the Tara coal block auction in Hasdeo Aranya, citing ecological concerns, a 2022 assembly resolution, and a previous state request to exclude nine blocks.

The MCD launched 176 electric sanitation vehicles across five south Delhi wards to triple waste collection capacity, improve door-to-door garbage collection, and introduce zero-emission municipal fleets.

Middle East conflict closures push Brent crude to $105 a barrel and UK gas above 200p per therm, surging inflation and borrowing costs globally.

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency organized a commercial induction cooking showcase in New Delhi to accelerate India's transition from LPG to energy-efficient electric cooking in institutional kitchens.

India allocated ₹6,104 crore for the PM-eBus Sewa scheme to deploy 10,000 electric buses across 169 cities, alongside steady progress in urban metro projects to enhance sustainable public transport.