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Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Ministries and regulators turn to CCPA for help on consumer grievances
The Central Consumer Protection Authority of India is receiving an increasing number of cross-sectoral grievance requests from other government bodies, prompting jurisdictional concerns.
India Reduces Windfall Tax on Fuel Exports
The Indian government has reduced the windfall tax on exports of petrol, diesel, and aviation turbine fuel.
Biometric Aadhaar authentication mandatory for LPG consumers from October 1
The Indian government has mandated biometric Aadhaar authentication for subsidized LPG consumers effective October 1, 2026.
LPG Aadhaar authentication mandatory from October 1
The Indian government has mandated biometric Aadhaar authentication for domestic LPG consumers to access subsidized refills starting October 1, 2026.
No subsidised LPG refills for users yet to complete eKYC
The Indian government has ended subsidised LPG prices for consumers who have not completed biometric Aadhaar authentication.
IRDAI to test No Insurance No Fuel pilot project with ANPR
The IRDAI is launching a pilot project using automated number plate recognition to enforce mandatory third-party vehicle insurance by restricting fuel sales to uninsured vehicles.
UPI transaction charges: Petrol pump dealers seek full MDR exemption
The All India Petroleum Dealers Association has requested the Indian government to waive Merchant Discount Rate charges for UPI transactions exceeding ₹2,000 to protect dealer margins.
Government says E20 petrol causes no widespread engine damage
The Indian government responded in Parliament to concerns about E20 petrol, stating that there is no current decision to increase ethanol blending beyond 20%, and that E20 is safe without evidence of widespread engine damage, though minor mileage reduction may occur in older vehicles.
Centre clarifies petrol pricing factors and urges states to reduce VAT
The Union government clarified retail petrol price determinants and urged state governments to cut VAT, noting public sector OMCs faced significant under-recoveries despite global crude drops.
Bombay High Court permits Nitin Gadkari to file defamation suit against deepfakes
Bombay High Court permits Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to file a civil suit against alleged deepfake and defamatory content related to the E20 ethanol programme.
Central government clarifies E20 ethanol blended petrol does not damage engines
The Central Government has clarified that E20 ethanol blended petrol does not cause engine damage, refuting recent claims with data from vehicle manufacturers.
Digital campaigns on E20 policy and reservation pose challenges for BJP government
Two new digital campaigns targeting E20 petrol policy and reservation rules are presenting significant political challenges for the Bharatiya Janata Party government ahead of upcoming state elections.
Government clarifies E20 petrol use does not invalidate vehicle insurance claims
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas clarified that using E20 petrol is not a valid reason for insurance claim rejection, dismissing claims about widespread engine damage from ethanol-blended petrol as lacking scientific basis.
E20 petrol may cause minor mileage reduction in older vehicles
The Indian government stated in Parliament that E20 petrol may reduce mileage by 3-5% in older E10-designed vehicles but has not caused widespread engine damage or breakdowns.