April, 2026
India's March crude imports slide on Iran war, Russian volumes hit record high, data shows
India’s crude oil imports saw a significant drop in March. Shipments from the Middle East were severely impacted ...
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HPCL says hydrocarbon leak triggered fire at Rajasthan refinery site
A fire broke out at the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery in Pachpadra. The blaze was likely caused by a ...
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Rajasthan chief secretary meets HPCL chairman over refinery blaze
A fire erupted at the Pachpadra refinery in Rajasthan’s Balotra district. Chief Secretary V Srinivas and Chief Minister ...
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CBM licensing round draws few bidders
The latest coal bed methane (CBM) licensing round saw a disappointing turnout, with seven of thirteen blocks receiving ...
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Global strategic oil inventory totaled 2.5 billion barrels at end of 2025, EIA says
Global strategic oil reserves reached 2.5 billion barrels by year-end. China, the United States, and Japan hold the ...
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Reliance, Essar top bidders for coal-based methane gas exploration blocks
The bidding frenzy for coal-bed methane blocks heats up as Reliance Industries and the Essar Group step into ...
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India is making a big move to outflank China in Sri Lanka
India and China appear to be locked in an escalating energy rivalry in Sri Lanka. India plans a ...
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Fire at Rajasthan refinery site a day before PM Modi’s inauguration
A fire flared up at the Pachpadra Refinery-cum-Petrochemical Complex in Balotra, with emergency services reacting promptly to contain ...
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India’s truckers brace for first diesel price hike in four years
In the backdrop of impending elections, truck fleet operators across India are seeing storm clouds on the horizon ...
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