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Lower petrol prices guaranteed after government extends fuel excise cut | 9 News Australia

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June 21, 2026

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Eunews

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· Jul 9, 2026

EU petrol and diesel prices surge over 10% in July from February

In Italy, the excise duty reductions—which had been extended several times—came to an end on 1 July: petrol now costs 9.4 per cent more (from e.655 to 1.810 per litre) and diesel has risen by 10.9 per cent (from 1.702 to 1.887), which is below the EU average for petrol

The Economic Times

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· Jul 2, 2026

Fuel price cut? Hardeep Puri explains

Fuel price cut? Hardeep Puri explains

India TV News

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· Jul 10, 2026

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.

BOL News

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· Jun 23, 2026

Govt decides to end fuel subsidy for motorcyclists, public transporters

Government also reduced fuel prices after global markets eased. The post Govt decides to end fuel subsidy for motorcyclists, public transporters appeared first on BOL News.

Legit.ng

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· Jul 9, 2026

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.

India News Network

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· Jul 10, 2026

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.

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Related coverage for "Lower petrol prices guaranteed after government extends fuel excise cut | 9 News Australia": Eunews — EU petrol and diesel prices surge over 10% in July from February. The Economic Times — Fuel price cut? Hardeep Puri explains . India TV News — Why E20 petrol isn't cheaper than regular fuel despite higher ethanol content, government explains. BOL News — Govt decides to end fuel subsidy for motorcyclists, public transporters. Legit.ng — Petrol gets cheaper at Dangote Refinery, filling stations drop prices too. India News Network — Indian Government Addresses Common Concerns on E20 Petrol