Energy & Petroleum News Today

India's port coal stocks fell to 18.35 mnt during September 20-26, 2026, driven by a 12.4% decrease in coking coal inventories at steel-linked ports, while non-coking coal stocks rose by 3.0%.

Dalmia Cement deployed 24 heavy-duty electric trucks in Tamil Nadu to transport bulk materials across plants, aiming to avoid nearly 3,735 tonnes of carbon emissions annually.

Telangana's plan to import 50 lakh tonnes of coal from Australia and Indonesia at Rs 9,000 per tonne, despite cheaper domestic Singareni coal at Rs 3,800, faces severe criticism over escalating costs.

Mercedes-Benz will launch the locally assembled GLC Electric in India on November 4, 2026. It features a 94kWh battery, 489bhp dual-motor setup, and a claimed WLTP range of up to 715km.

India's shift away from discounted Russian oil amid U.S. tariff threats is reshaping global energy flows, creating potential opportunities for U.S. exporters like Cheniere Energy, Murphy Oil, and Mangalore Refinery.

The 18th BRICS Summit addressed energy security and clean tech. Amid fossil fuel shocks costing importers billions, members added 497 GW of renewables in 2025, but face grid bottlenecks.

India's manufacturing growth is projected to remain robust, driven by rising exports and a strengthening capex cycle, despite potential rural demand hurdles. August industrial production accelerated to 8 percent year-on-year.

Imported natural gas price spikes to USD 30 per MMBtu due to the West Asia crisis, halting commercial and industrial piped natural gas expansion in Assam as domestic gas remains around USD 7 per MMBtu.

In August 2026, electric three-wheelers hit 65.3% of sales in India, leading the EV transition due to high daily usage and fuel cost savings, while alternative-fuel passenger cars surpassed petrol vehicles.

Yulu shifted from a struggling consumer commuter model to a profitable B2B infrastructure provider for quick-commerce, scaling its EV fleet to 45,000 units and raising a $93 million Series C round.