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HPCL Commits Fresh Investments in Punjab’s Refinery, Biofuel and Biogas Sectors

HPCL Commits Fresh Investments in Punjab’s Refinery, Biofuel and Biogas Sectors

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s emergence as a preferred investment destination received another major endorsement on Monday as Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann secured significant investment commitments from Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), with the energy major announcing plans to expand its footprint in the state through investments in refinery, biofuel and biogas sectors. During a meeting with HPCL Chairman Vikas Kaushal, the Chief Minister highlighted Punjab’s robust infrastructure, strategic location, investor-friendly policies and transparent governance framework, which have helped position the state as North India’s most attractive investment hub. The meeting also saw HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL) announce further expansion…
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OMCs Hike Premium Petrol and Industrial Diesel Prices Amid Global Supply Disruptions

OMCs Hike Premium Petrol and Industrial Diesel Prices Amid Global Supply Disruptions

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Indian oil marketing companies (OMCs), including Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), have implemented a significant price hike for premium petrol and industrial diesel effective Friday, March 20, 2026. Premium petrol variants have seen an increase of approximately ₹2 to ₹2.35 per litre, while the price of industrial diesel has surged by over ₹21 per litre. These revisions come as global energy markets face extreme volatility driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The hike specifically targets branded, high-performance fuel variants such as IOCL’s…
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