Energy & Petroleum News Today

Gurugram is upgrading its public transport by replacing 25 ageing CNG buses with BS-VI vehicles, introducing electric buses, and enabling UPI digital fare payments to enhance commuter reliability and sustainability.

Indian bitumen prices remain firm as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt supply chains. Iran's bitumen exports have nearly stopped due to the closure of the Hormuz Strait, while rising crude oil prices are supporting market sentiment. Buyers remain cautious as supply uncertainty keeps prices elevated across India.

India's regulated coal exchange, launched via a portal on July 15, 2026, aims to be operational within 12 months. It features transparent price discovery, quality-based settlements, and strict market surveillance under the Coal Controller Organisation.

Konica Minolta expanded its NEEV and URJA CSR programmes by deploying its sixth electric vehicle with The Akshaya Patra Foundation, delivering nutritious mid-day meals to 3,000 students across government schools in Delhi and Hyderabad.

ADB approved an $850 million loan for India's rooftop solar program, while companies like AMPIN, LNK, Bondada, and ENGIE advanced major solar manufacturing and project developments.

India's EV charging network has significantly improved, reaching 52,718 public charging stations for 9 million vehicles, reducing the vehicle-to-charger ratio to 1:175 and easing range anxiety.

Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road modernisation plans introduce smart bus stops, dedicated gig worker hubs, and enhanced multimodal connectivity to improve public transport and urban mobility.

Bengaluru joined Mercedes-Benz's global 140th anniversary tour, highlighting its rise as a key hub for automotive engineering, research, technology, and sustainable mobility innovation in India.

Arunachal Pradesh commissioned the 41-km 132 kV Miao-Namsai transmission line under CSST&DS to enhance power reliability in Changlang district. The state has completed 91 of 239 project components targeting 2027 completion.

South Eastern Coalfields has closed 28 abandoned mines over two years, aiming to repurpose reclaimed land for solar energy projects and eco-parks to promote sustainable development.