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Petrol jumps to Rs 108 in Kolkata while Delhi CNG rises to Rs 79

Petrol jumps to Rs 108 in Kolkata while Delhi CNG rises to Rs 79

Petrol prices have climbed across India’s major metros, with the sharpest jump in Kolkata and smaller hikes in Chennai, while CNG costs rose by Rs 2 in only Delhi and Mumbai. For drivers covering 1,000 km monthly, the change can mean a few hundred to a few thousand rupees in extra fuel spending depending on mileage and fuel type. Still, calculations show CNG cars remain notably cheaper than petrol cars even after the increase.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
Modi tells cabinet to curb fuel and trips to shrink import bill without cutting welfare

Modi tells cabinet to curb fuel and trips to shrink import bill without cutting welfare

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged cabinet colleagues to cut unnecessary spending, including reducing petrol use and limiting foreign travel. He also reportedly trimmed his own convoy size to conserve resources and ease the country’s import burden. The government clarified this is “wise spending, not austerity”, with no cuts to capital expenditure or welfare programmes.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026

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US gas prices near 5 dollars but a few states still beat the bill

US gas prices near 5 dollars but a few states still beat the bill

US gas prices are edging toward 5 dollars per gallon, squeezing drivers nationwide. While only a handful of states still post fuel under 4 dollars, Oklahoma ranks lowest. Cheaper options persist in parts of the Midwest and South, but experts warn that global tensions are pushing costs higher across the country, impacting everyone at the pump.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 6 May 2026
Textile exporters face LPG shock as buyers push for deeper discounts and margins collapse

Textile exporters face LPG shock as buyers push for deeper discounts and margins collapse

Commercial LPG price hikes are squeezing Indian textile exporters in Tiruppur and Noida, where rising fuel costs are eroding already thin margins. Even as firms look for ways to offset higher expenses, global buyers are pressing for lower prices and bigger discounts, limiting the ability to pass costs downstream and adding fresh uncertainty to profitability.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 5 May 2026
Air India warns of crew crunch and soaring costs as West Asia conflict lengthens flights

Air India warns of crew crunch and soaring costs as West Asia conflict lengthens flights

Air India says West Asia tensions are forcing airlines to reroute and fly longer to Europe and the US, pushing up fuel bills. The extra flight time is also straining cockpit and cabin staffing, with crew availability tightening. To protect on-time operations, airlines are cutting some frequencies, while geopolitical uncertainty is dampening long-haul and US-bound leisure demand.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Factory input costs surge worldwide as Iran war disrupts supply chains and pricing

Factory input costs surge worldwide as Iran war disrupts supply chains and pricing

Factory input costs are rising across regions as Iran war-linked disruption feeds into delivery delays and price hikes. The pattern complicates readouts of economic health: some growth appears in parts of Europe, but Asian manufacturing is under pressure from higher fuel costs and ongoing uncertainty, threatening recovery momentum.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Middle East war drives Southeast Asia toward electric vehicles to escape fuel shock

Middle East war drives Southeast Asia toward electric vehicles to escape fuel shock

Electric vehicle demand is surging across Southeast Asia as shoppers rush to dealerships to sidestep runaway fuel prices. Since the Middle East war began, crude has climbed by roughly 50%, briefly pushing above $100 per barrel, tightening budgets at the pump. EVs are emerging as the cheaper, shielded alternative for cost-conscious buyers.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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