Government Launches Crackdown on Diesel Diversion to Protect Retail Consumers

Government Launches Crackdown on Diesel Diversion to Protect Retail Consumers

The central government has directed all state administrations to launch an immediate, nationwide crackdown on the illegal diversion of subsidized diesel intended for retail consumers toward industrial and commercial users. Issued this week, the directive mandates that state authorities identify and prosecute entities involved in the unauthorized stocking and sale of retail-grade fuel to bulk…

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CEA Proposes Significant Hike in Fixed Monthly Power Charges

CEA Proposes Significant Hike in Fixed Monthly Power Charges

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has formally proposed a substantial increase in fixed monthly power charges for consumers across the country, aiming to recalibrate the financial stability of state-run distribution companies (discoms). The proposal, unveiled this week in a policy draft, seeks to shift the current tariff structure by prioritizing fixed recovery costs over variable…

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