Recent fuel, transport and policy updates, in a clear and scan-friendly format.
India’s new CNG/CBG mobile refuelling rules set approved uses, ownership and safety distances, while barring public roadside retail dispensing. Here is what CNG fleets and drivers need to know.
Fresh landslides have blocked roads near Rimbi in West Sikkim after heavy rain, damaging homes and disrupting the Geyzing-Yuksom route. Drivers should verify road status before travel.
States are seeking over 10,000 e-buses beyond PM E-DRIVE’s 14,028-bus plan, ET reported on 26 Sep 2026. A fresh programme may be needed, with potential gains for city and inter-city routes.
Suzuki's 25 Sep strategy targets halving new-vehicle development time and raising India's annual capacity to 40 lakh units from FY30. No launch dates were announced.
EaseMyTrip has started EMTev electric-bus operations in Bhopal and targets 5,000 buses of annual manufacturing capacity within five years. Its first coach claims up to 350 km of range.
Himachal Pradesh plans 1,000 HRTC electric buses with more than 350 km of proposed range, alongside 250 diesel buses, as it replaces older vehicles and expands charging depots.
A Maharashtra consumer commission’s 16 Sep 2026 order upheld a ₹70 lakh motor-insurance IDV after a locked car was left overnight following a puncture, with 7% interest.
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri says oil-route disruptions, rather than crude availability, are the bigger risk. Here is what Indian drivers should watch for fuel prices.
Tesla opened its sixth Indian Experience Centre in Chennai on 25 Sep 2026, adding local sales and collision-service support as Tamil Nadu buyers assess Model Y price, range and ownership.
PPAC posted a 24 Sep CBG price-adjustment notification under its gas-pricing section. It concerns CBG procurement, not a confirmed CNG pump-price hike, so drivers should track retail rates separately.
Renault Duster's strong-hybrid launch is reported for 17 Oct 2026, but Renault only confirms a Diwali window. Here are the reported specs, price status and checks for buyers.
IRDAI has proposed a QR-linked digital motor-insurance option for new vehicles and a cashless-repair safeguard. The consultation is not final, so current buying rules remain unchanged.
A private sleeper bus carrying 14 passengers from Udaipur to Pune caught fire near Panvel on 24 Sep. Everyone escaped; police cited a preliminary AC-system fault.
Netradyne is reported to be engaging MoRTH over driver-monitoring requirements for commercial vehicles. No new mandate exists; fleets should track the proposal against 2027–28 safety deadlines.
BMW Motorrad has teased a new motorcycle for 1 Oct 2026, likely a road-focused roadster related to the F 450 GS. The name, price and India delivery plan remain unconfirmed.
India will honour diesel-export commitments despite a possible US restriction, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri said. Fleets face global supply risk, not an announced pump-price change.
