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Twelve police officers injured and 16 arrested in second night of disorder in Northern Ireland

Protesters threw bricks and petrol bombs at police in Co Antrim, who responded with water cannons

Evening Standard · Jun 11

Fueling Demand: Inside India’s ethanol mobility revolution in reverse

India is launching an ambitious green mobility initiative. The country is establishing E100 fuel stations nationwide before flex-fuel vehicles become common. This strategy aims to reduce oil imports and boost the rural economy. Major automakers are now introducing flex-fuel cars and motorcycles. This rapid development marks a significant shift in…

The Economic Times · Jun 11

Dwarikesh Sugar, Dhampur Sugar and other sugar stocks gain up to 4% after excise duty cut on ethanol-blended petrol

Sugar stocks rose sharply on Thursday after the Finance Ministry exempted several ethanol-blended petrol variants from excise duty, strengthening the outlook for India's ethanol blending programme. Investors cheered the move as it is expected to boost ethanol demand, improve earnings visibility for sugar companies, and support long-term sector growth.

The Economic Times · Jun 11

‘The best thing we’ve ever made’: Jason Momoa turns his 100-year-old Harleys into new electric classics — and you can buy the same ‘drop-in’ conversion kits

Jason Momoa and UK conversion specialist Electrogenic team up to work on electrifying Hollywood star's classic collection.

TechRadar · Jun 9

£1.3bn electric car sales boost as rising fuel costs accelerate switch to EVs

More than 32,000 extra EVs sold in 100 days as drivers look to cut the cost of motoring

The Independent UK · Jun 9

Hybrid sales in the used car fast lane as prices rise

More Australian motorists are getting behind the wheel of a second-hand hybrid vehicle in a trend experts say is designed to beat petrol prices.

AAP · Jun 9

India's May fuel consumption up 2.4%; LPG demand drops 20% amid Hormuz disruptions

India's fuel consumption rose to 19.93 million metric tons in May, a slight increase from April but a 6.5% drop year-on-year. Liquefied petroleum gas consumption plummeted by approximately 20% due to shipping disruptions and sanctions impacting Iranian imports. Gasoline sales declined, while diesel consumption saw an increase.

The Economic Times · Jun 9

Petrol, Diesel Price today: Check fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow, Bhubaneswar and other cities

Today Petrol, Diesel Price June 9: Fuel prices in India remain at their highest since May 2022, with petrol and diesel seeing cumulative hikes of around ₹7.5-₹8 per litre due to the West Asia conflict impacting global crude oil prices. Despite recent minor fluctuations, oil marketing companies continue to face…

The Economic Times · Jun 9

Is an Electric Car Really Cheaper in the Long Run?

Electric cars have become increasingly popular in recent years. Rising fuel prices, growing environmental concerns, and advances in battery technology have encouraged many drivers to consider making the switch. One of the biggest claims made about electric vehicles (EVs) is that they save money over time. However, buying a car…

MyLifeXP · Jun 8

Petrol, Diesel prices hiked again on June 8 as crude oil surges? Check latest fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other cities

Petrol, Diesel prices today: Global crude oil prices have surged amid Middle East tensions. However, Indian consumers are not feeling the pinch at the pump. Petrol and diesel prices remain steady across major cities. This stability is due to various factors influencing domestic fuel rates. India has also launched E85…

The Economic Times · Jun 8