AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFuel Demand Watch: India’s state-run OMCs (Indian Oil, BPCL, HPCL) reported July diesel volumes up 10.7% YoY to 7.12M tonnes and petrol up 9.7% to 3.45M tonnes, with below-normal monsoon rains boosting farm irrigation and transport activity. LPG Relief for Hospitality: OMCs cut 19-kg commercial LPG prices by up to Rs 209 from Aug 1 (domestic 14.2-kg rates unchanged), easing pressure on hotels, restaurants and caterers. E20 Fuel Push Under Fire: India’s petroleum ministry defended E20 as “energy insurance,” saying ethanol blending prevented Delhi petrol from rising toward Rs 125/litre during crude spikes and announced an inter-ministerial effort to counter online misinformation. Ad Industry Leadership: Nigeria’s ARCON named Information Minister Mohammed Idris as host for AIC 4.0, focused on the future of advertising across platforms, people and regulation. Army Innovation: India’s Army rolled out Xtreme Weather Grade diesel that stays effective down to -42°C for high-altitude operations, designed to work with existing fleets.
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