Petrol pump, gas agency owners on 24-hr strike

Last Updated: Monday, May 7, 2012, 18:36

Petrol pump and gas agency owners strike is against state government`s decision to hike security deposit for license of petrol pumps and gas agencies.

IOC completes first phase of petrol pump automation

Last Updated: Sunday, March 25, 2012, 13:47

State-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has completed the first phase of automation of its petrol pumps across the country and is "progressing very fast" in this regard, according to a top company official.

Govt to reserve 27% of new petrol bunks for OBCs

Last Updated: Friday, January 20, 2012, 17:58

In a significant policy change, the government plans to reserve 27 per cent of new petrol pumps and LPG agencies for Other Backward Classes (OBCs).

UP petrol pumps to observe 12-hour strike on Thursday

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 23, 2011, 11:43

Petrol pumps across Uttar Pradesh will observe a token strike for 12 hours on Thursday, in line with the call given by the UP Petroleum Traders Association (UPPTA).

Land prices may force Mumbai petrol pumps to close: Petition

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 00:35

With land prices soaring, petrol pumps in city may be asked by landlords to close down so that plots can be commercially exploited, a petition filed in the Bombay HC said on Tues.

Petrol pumps owners observe strike in West Bengal

Last Updated: Friday, July 23, 2010, 16:43

Vehicle owners and public transport operators had a difficult time in West Bengal Friday as petrol pump owners went on a day-long strike, demanding an increase in commission in the wake of recent fuel price hike.

Petrol pumps in Bengal to remain closed on Friday

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 20, 2010, 18:30

All the petrol pumps in West Bengal, numbering around 1,900, would remain closed on July 23 to protest against the "irrational" policies of oil companies.

Petrol pumps across Kerala to remain shut on Monday

Last Updated: Sunday, July 11, 2010, 18:05

Majority of the 1720 petrol pumps across Kerala are likely to remain closed on Monday protesting against the decision of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) to start 349 new pumps in the state.

Delhi petrol pumps closed to protest VAT hike on diesel

Last Updated: Monday, May 24, 2010, 10:54

All dealer-operated petrol pumps in Delhi closed their shutters Monday to protest the increase in VAT on diesel, which has made the fuel costlier in the national capital compared to neighbouring Haryana.