West Asia conflict
Coverage of West Asia conflict in the Nexus archive.
- West Asia conflict fuels 78% jump in BMW India’s EV demand
The West Asia conflict has led to a 78% increase in demand for BMW India's electric vehicles.
- Watch: When will petrol and diesel prices come down?
Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri stated that petrol and diesel prices may not decrease immediately despite lower global crude oil prices. He attributed this to fuel refined during a period of elevated costs caused by the West Asia conflict, which increased freight and insurance expenses.
- Petrol, diesel margins back above pre-conflict levels: Report
The West Asia conflict triggered a surge in global oil prices, but retail pump rates in India remained steady for large parts and rising only by a fraction. Petrol and diesel margins have returned to pre-conflict levels according to the report.
- EESL lauds Andhra Pradesh for adopting clean cooking solutions
EESL praised Andhra Pradesh for equipping over 55,000 anganwadi centres with induction-based cooking devices through a partnership with the Women Development & Child Welfare Department, even before the West Asia conflict disrupted fuel supply chains.
- Why aren’t BJP leaders taking to streets with cylinders in protest now: Congress’ dig on LPG price hike
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claims in Parliament about diversifying fuel sources across 41 countries, questioning their relevance amid a West Asia conflict. The comment followed an LPG price hike, prompting Congress to mock BJP leaders for not protesting with cylinders.
- LPG price hiked by ₹29 per 14.2-kg cylinder
The price of LPG has been increased by ₹29 per 14.2-kg cylinder. This follows a previous ₹60-per-cylinder hike on March 7 due to a conflict in West Asia disrupting global energy supplies and causing international fuel prices to rise.