Energy & Petroleum News Today

Karnataka booked 101 petrol pumps and fined them ₹6.66 lakh after inspections revealed faulty nozzles delivering less fuel than permitted, prompting calls to withdraw a two-year verification rule.

Indian bitumen prices remain elevated as crude oil has moved back above $100/bbl amid escalating Middle East shipping and infrastructure risks. Domestic supply is also facing availability constraints, while the post-monsoon road-construction cycle is expected to revive demand; this combination keeps the near-term market firm despite current weather-related execution delays.

JSW's upcoming iCar V23 EV has been spied testing in India. Expected around 2027 at a price of Rs 20 lakh, it offers 360-430 km range with battery options up to 81.76 kWh.

Oil India outlined its growth roadmap at its 67th AGM, targeting 10 MMTOE production by decade-end, accelerated offshore exploration, and clean energy expansion while reporting strong FY26 financial results.

In August, Indian power sector coal imports surged 85.6% year-on-year to 5.52-million tons, reaching a 15-month high due to a heatwave, low hydropower generation, and soaring electricity demand.

Union Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy congratulated workers as India surpassed 1 billion tonnes of coal production for the second consecutive year, highlighting new insurance, welfare, and scholarship measures.

Delhi targets 2.3 lakh rooftop solar installations within six months with an estimated investment of up to Rs 2,700 crore, aiming to accelerate household clean energy adoption.

Union Minister Manohar Lal highlighted India's 552 GW power capacity, with over half from non-fossil sources, at the G20 Energy Ministerial Meeting in the US, emphasizing secure, affordable, and reliable energy.

India generates 774 million tonnes of crop residue annually, holding potential to produce 18,000 MW of power. Transforming agricultural waste into bioenergy can enhance energy security and boost rural economies.

Chhattisgarh's power discom defended the mandatory rollout of smart meters, citing Union Ministry directives and consumer benefits, despite fierce protests from the opposition Congress over alleged inflated billing.