Recent fuel, transport and policy updates, in a clear and scan-friendly format.
Honda Cars India has opened pre-launch bookings for the updated Elevate at ₹21,000 ahead of its 6 Oct India launch. Buyers can compare the facelift’s confirmed booking terms with the outgoing SUV.
Government data shows 26.59 lakh EVs were supported under PM E-DRIVE by 30 June 2026. The scheme also funds charging and e-buses, but eligibility depends on vehicle category and notified limits.
NHAI told the Punjab and Haryana High Court that Ambala–Kaithal road strengthening is targeted for completion by March 2027, while the toll plaza belongs to an earlier project.
ACKO has launched a DriveCam car policy with a supplied dashcam and app-linked features. Here is what motorists should check on installation, renewal, claims, footage access and cancellation.
Jammu and Kashmir has notified its 2026 EV policy, targeting 1.40 lakh electric vehicles and 900 public charging sites by 2032. It also adds winter validation and eligibility-based buyer support.
Paranur on the Chennai–Tiruchi highway is now Tamil Nadu’s first booth-free MLFF toll plaza. Here is how FASTag and ANPR change the crossing and what drivers should check.
Uttar Pradesh has set a Phase 2 target to identify 1,500 EV charging locations, while 99 MoUs cover 238 first-phase sites. The plan expands future highway and city charging access.
A TERI study released on 30 Sep 2026 says India's vehicle transition should be segmented: EVs for smaller urban vehicles, CNG for passenger and commercial use, and LNG for suitable long-haul freight.
Hyundai Motor India reported 77,916 September sales and Mahindra 1,14,874, both up year on year. The figures offer festive-season context, but are not the same as retail registrations.
NHAI has started the Janaula toll-plaza process on the Gurugram–Pataudi–Rewari highway, with 16 lanes and MLFF planned. Drivers should track toll rates and opening dates.
NHAI has floated a tender for a barrier-free MLFF toll plaza at Kukdola near Pachgaon, planned to replace Kherki Daula on NH-48. Drivers should not expect an immediate toll change.
Oil marketing companies raised 19-kg commercial LPG prices from 1 Oct 2026, taking Delhi’s cylinder to ₹2,810; domestic 14.2-kg LPG rates remain unchanged, limiting the hit to businesses.
From 1 Oct 2026, domestic LPG users must complete biometric Aadhaar authentication to book refills at the regulated price with subsidy; verified consumers need no new action.
The Centre has cut export duties on diesel and ATF from 1 Oct, while keeping petrol export duty and domestic petrol-diesel duties unchanged. Here is what drivers need to know.
Uttar Pradesh is widening public EV charging plans under PM E-DRIVE. Here is what the reported rollout means for highway trips, charger availability and route planning.
Ghaziabad has opened the first station in a 20-location EV charging rollout planned for 100 public points. The PPP model could make NCR trips easier to plan, but users must check live status.
