Federal govt raises petrol, diesel prices

Russian government extends temporary diesel export ban to producers

The temporary ban on diesel fuel exports was established by the government in late January 2026

Russia bans diesel fuel export

Russia has imposed a ban on diesel fuel exports to boost domestic supplies, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Wednesday, reported Xinhua. We have introduced a ban on diesel fuel exports, which will make it possible to ramp up supplies to the domestic market, Novak said at a cabinet meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian government also announced that it has expanded the temporary diesel exports ban to fuel producers. The measure does not apply to deliveries under intergovernmental agreements. Novak noted that Russia will begin importing petroleum products in July to stabilize the country's fuel market. We will also start importing petroleum products in July and ramp up extra output volumes using petroleum products of a lower environmental class, he said.

Petrol gets cheaper at Dangote Refinery, filling stations drop prices too

Dangote Refinery has cut petrol prices while diesel prices rise in Lagos. Global crude oil prices near 80 per barrel raise concerns for future fuel costs.

Indian Government Addresses Common Concerns on E20 Petrol

Government answers key questions about the impact of E20 ethanol-blended petrol on vehicle performance, pricing, and emissions.

Why E20 petrol isn't cheaper than regular fuel despite higher ethanol content, government explains

The central government has once again addressed public concerns about ethanol-blended petrol. One of the prominent questions that is there in the mind of the people is that why petrol is not cheaper even after ethanol is added. Explaining the reason, The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said that E20 petrol isn't cheaper than pure petrol because ethanol procurement costs remain higher at current crude oil prices. Ethanol is made from sugarcane, maize, or grain. It is renewable, domestically produced and has cleaner burning than pure petrol. The government said that ethanol is deliberately purchased at high, fixed rates, up to 71.86 rupees per litre, to support Indian farmers.