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Pollution board fines IOC, BPCL

CPCB fines IOC & BPCL for not installing pollution control devices at petrol pumps; IOC fined ₹1cr, BPCL ₹2cr. Petrol vapour contains cancer-causing substances; pumps ordered to install VRS to prevent vapours from escaping. IOC's financial implication limited to ₹1cr; BPCL received notice to pay ₹2cr. Notices received Oct 19,…

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

UK has highest inflation in G7 after CPI fails to fall in September – as it happened

UK consumer prices inflation remained at 6.7% in September, dashing hopes of a fall, as petrol and diesel prices increase

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023

Nissan Qashqai ads banned over failure to make clear hybrid’s need for petrol

The ASA found that the ads did not make sufficiently clear the extent to which the car required petrol and were therefore misleading.

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023

Speeding police vehicle crashes into petrol pump in Kannur; one vehicle and fuel dispenser damaged

At Caltex Junction in Kannur, Kerala, a police vehicle speeding out of control crashed into a petrol pump on Oct 16. The car refueling at the station was hit, but its occupants were unharmed. The two people in the police vehicle fled. Questions arose about the vehicle's fitness as some…

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

Polls likely to impede cash movement by trade, may turn Deepavali bleak for some

Petroleum dealers, textile wholesalers, and jewellers in Hyderabad are worried about cash movement and harassment due to intensified vehicle checks with the announcement of Telangana's Legislative Assembly polls. Digital payments are on the rise, but cash remains significant.

The Hindu · Oct 12, 2023

Stockholm to ban petrol and diesel cars from centre from 2025

Scheme goes further than most, as Swedish city tries to reduce pollution and noise

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2023

Crackdown on rip-off petrol prices promised by Labour plan for drivers

Alongside measures to ease costs for drivers, Labour also pledged to reduce traffic on roads with better public transport options.

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

How sodium-ion batteries could make electric cars cheaper

Cars that burn petrol and diesel must be replaced with renewable alternatives if the climate crisis is to be overcome. Electric vehicles (EVs) are widely viewed as the best option available.

The Conversation · Oct 10, 2023

Police nab members of rival gangs in Kozhikode after petrol bomb hurled at vehicle

13 persons from two rival gangs involved in criminal activities in Kozhikode were arrested after they allegedly hurled a petrol bomb at a four-wheeler on the premises of the Government Medical College Hospital. The gangs had a dispute and were carrying weapons late on Monday night, resulting in some members…

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

‘They pay for themselves’: why more Australian families are ditching cars for e-bikes

As electric bike uptake grows and rental companies spread across Australia, advocates call for more bike lanes and financial incentives

The Guardian - AU · Oct 7, 2023