LPG Price Hike And Cooking Oil Rule Add Focus On Kitchen Budgets Domestic LPG has become costlier, while new cooking oil pack rules aim to help shoppers compare prices better   Households Face Higher Cooking Gas Cost Indian households are facing another kitchen budget shock after domestic LPG prices were increased by ₹29 per 14.2-kg cylinder. In Delhi, the rate has reportedly moved from ₹913

Why Sensex And Nifty Closed Lower Today Sensex and Nifty ended lower as IT stocks fell sharply, crude oil moved near $100, and investors watched rupee weakness and RBI policy cues. Sensex Ends Lower After Volatile Session Indian stock markets closed lower on Wednesday after a volatile trading session. The Sensex ended 303 points lower, while the Nifty also finished in

India, Venezuela Crude Oil Imports Rise As Saudi Supply Drops   Venezuela Becomes Key Oil Supplier Venezuela has emerged as India’s third-largest crude oil supplier in May, overtaking Saudi Arabia and the United States. The rise comes as Indian refiners increased purchases of cheaper Venezuelan crude during global supply disruptions. According to Kpler data, Venezuela supplied around 417,000 barrels per day to India in May, com

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead an important Council of Ministers meeting at Seva Teerth in Delhi at 4 pm on Thursday. All Union ministers, including Cabinet ministers, ministers of state with independent charge, and ministers of state, have been requested to stay in the capital to ensure full attendance. This meeting follows PM Modi’s foreign tour and is expected to focus on governance priorities, regional geopolitical issues, and potential political developments within the governme

Fuel Prices Rise For Second Time In Five Days Fuel Prices Rise Again Petrol and diesel prices have gone up again across major Indian cities, marking the second fuel price hike within five days. The latest revision was made after oil companies increased retail fuel rates on Monday, adding more pressure on consumers already facing rising transport and household expenses. In New Delh

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Fuel Price Hike Fear Grows After Russian Oil Waiver Ends Russian Oil Waiver Ends, Fuel Price Pressure Rises India may face fresh pressure on petrol and diesel prices after the United States allowed a key sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil purchases to expire. The decision comes at a sensitive time when global crude oil prices are already rising due to West Asia tensions and fears of supply disruption around the Strait of Horm

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Petrol And Diesel Prices Rise Across India After Crude Oil Surge Petrol Diesel Price Hike 2026 Updates Petrol and diesel prices were increased by Rs 3 per litre across India on Friday, May 15, 2026, as rising global crude oil prices added pressure on oil marketing companies. The latest petrol diesel price hike 2026 has become a major India fuel news update, with fuel price increase India trends showing higher petrol, diesel, and CN

Mother’s Day Weekend Brings Peak Planting Season To Columbus As warmer temperatures settle in and the average last spring frost passes, Columbus residents are preparing for one of the busiest gardening weekends of the year. Mother’s Day weekend has become a major event for local gardeners, with nurseries across the city expecting large crowds searching for colorful annuals, shrubs, and seasonal plants to refresh their outdoor spaces. Gardening enthusiasts, famil

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Chinese Oil Tanker Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Gulf Tensions A Chinese-owned oil tanker came under attack near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, marking the first reported assault on a Chinese-linked vessel since tensions between the United States and Iran escalated earlier this year. The incident has heightened concerns over maritime security and the stability of global energy supply routes in the Middle East. The damaged vessel was identified as the Marshall Islands-flagged JV Innovation, which reportedly caught fire while sailing off the coast of the United Arab Emirates. Maritime sources said the ship issued distress signals after flames were seen on its deck, though there was no immediate confirmation of casualties among crew members. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes, handling nearly 20 percent of global oil and gas shipments. Shipping activity in the corridor has faced increasing disruption as regional tensions have intensified, with several vessels affected and insurers and operators raising security alerts for transit through the Gulf. The latest attack comes amid a broader pattern of threats to commercial shipping in the region. Multiple recent incidents involving merchant vessels have been reported, adding to concerns among global shipping firms over crew safety and cargo security. Diplomatic efforts are underway to ease tensions, with Wang Yi holding talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on maritime security and restoring safe trade routes through the Hormuz corridor.

Trump Launches ‘Project Freedom’ to Secure Shipping in Strait of Hormuz Donald Trump has announced a new maritime initiative, “Project Freedom,” aimed at escorting foreign vessels stranded in the strategically vital

May 1, 2026 | Global: Jet Fuel Prices Rise 5%, Mark Second Consecutive Monthly Increase International prices of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), commonly known as jet fuel, have risen by around 5%, marking the second consecutive monthly increase. The hike reflects sustained pressure in global energy markets, with oil companies gradually passing on higher costs to international carriers. According to state-owned oil firms, ATF prices for foreign airlines have b

Stock markets in Mumbai fell sharply as the Sensex dropped over 800 points on April 30, 2026, amid rising oil prices and global concerns.   Indian stock markets opened sharply lower on April 30, 2026, as benchmark indices faced heavy selling pressure amid weak global and domestic cues. The BSE Sensex fell over 800 points in early tra