Live: Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary walks to Secretariat amid fuel-saving push

PM Modi Fuel Saving PushPM Modi Fuel Saving Push Live Updates: Opposition parties have targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over today’s petrol and diesel price hike, even as his fuel-saving push gains momentum amid global crude shocks and the West Asia conflict that have pushed up India’s energy bill and added pressure on the rupee. The Prime Minister has urged citizens and states to reduce fuel use, limit non-essential travel and adopt restrained consumption habits. The appeal is already translating into action, with the PM and other NDA leaders reportedly halving their security convoys in a symbolic push for fuel conservation, while several states are also following suit. Follow the latest updates on IndiaToday.in...Read MoreAmid fuel saving push, Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary walked from his residence to the Secretariat.May 15, 2026 10:43 ISTPM Fuel Saving Push: Samrat Chaudhary walks from CM residence to SecretariatBihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary walked from the Chief Minister’s residence to the Secretariat on Friday. The distance between the two offices is around 50 metres, making it a short walk within the administrative complex. (Rohit Singh inputs) May 15, 2026 10:26 ISTFuel Saving: Delhi Metro launches hydrogen-powered shuttle bus serviceThe Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs and the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, has launched an integrated hydrogen-powered shuttle bus service in the Central Vista area of Delhi. Under the initiative, Indian Oil Corporation Limited is providing two hydrogen-fuelled buses with a seating capacity of 35 passengers each. The buses are equipped with GPS-based tracking and CCTV systems to ensure real-time monitoring, safety, punctuality and route adherence. The shuttle service will operate on all working days from Monday to Friday, excluding gazetted holidays, during peak office hours. The timings are 8.30 am to 12.30 pm; and 3.30 pm to 6.30 pm. #WATCH | Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs and Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, launched an integrated hydrogen-powered shuttle bus service in Delhi’s Central Vista area today. Under this initiative, Indian Oil… pic.twitter.com/X1yJAJgRHU — ANI (@ANI) May 15, 2026 May 15, 2026 09:36 ISTPetrol Diesel Price: India saw minimal price impact amid West Asia crisis, says Amit MalviyaBJP leader Amit Malviya has pointed to a sharp rise in global fuel prices following the outbreak of the West Asia conflict, saying it offers a clear comparison of how different countries have responded to the economic shock. In a post on X, Malviya said that while several countries saw significant hikes in petrol and diesel prices—ranging from over 10 per cent to nearly 112 per cent—India recorded a relatively small increase of about 3.2 per cent for petrol and 3.4 per cent for diesel during the same period. He further said that today's price hike marked the first major adjustment in nearly four years and amounted to a modest increase compared to global trends. According to him, while liberalised markets passed on fuel shocks immediately to consumers, India managed to cushion domestic users from much of the volatility before implementing a limited and calibrated hike. The surge in global fuel prices since the outbreak of the West Asia conflict offers a revealing comparison of how different countries have managed economic shocks. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical oil chokepoint, and the prolonged disruption of… pic.twitter.com/JtGwvpnLkP — Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) May 15, 2026 May 15, 2026 09:22 ISTPetrol Diesel Price: Congress's Jairam Ramesh slams fuel price hikeCongress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised the government over the recent petrol and diesel price hike, arguing that consumers had long been deprived of the benefits of lower global oil prices. In a post on X, he said that while international crude prices were soft or declining in previous years, the Congress had repeatedly urged that the gains be passed on to consumers through lower domestic fuel rates, which, according to him, did not happen. Ramesh further said that consumers were “fleeced” during that period. He added that with international oil prices now rising amid the West Asia conflict, and after assembly elections concluded, the government had increased petrol and diesel prices following an earlier hike in commercial LPG rates. He warned that the move could fuel inflation, which he projected may approach 6 per cent this financial year, and said growth estimates could be revised downward. For years when international oil prices were soft or declining, the Indian National Congress had been urging that those benefits should be passed on to Indian consumers and that domestic prices of gas, petrol, and diesel should be reduced. That, however, did not happen and… — Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) May 15, 2026 May 15, 2026 09:15 ISTFuel Saving Push Live: Goa govt bans all official foreign tripsThe Goa government has imposed an immediate ban on all official foreign visits of public servants funded through the state exchequer. Approvals already granted for official foreign visits stand cancelled, said the memo issued by Under Secretary (Finance Revenue and Control) Naresh Gaude. (PTI) May 15, 2026 09:10 ISTFuel Saving News: Rahul Gandhi attacks PM over fuel price hikeIn a sharp reaction to today's petrol and diesel price hike, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the Prime Minister of wrongdoing, alleging that the government had made concessions that benefited specific business interests. “The compromised PM did not make a trade deal, he made a deal for Adani’s release,” he said in a post on X. Compromised PM ने trade deal नहीं, अडानी की रिहाई का सौदा किया। — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 15, 2026 May 15, 2026 08:53 ISTFuel-Saving Push Live Updates: Derek O’Brien slams fuel price hike, questions Bengal VAT moveTrinamool Congress leader Derek O’Brien reacted sharply to the latest petrol and diesel price hike, criticising the government over rising fuel costs. In a post on X, he said, “First they loot your vote, then they kick you where it hurts. Pathetically predictable. Diesel and petrol prices hiked.” He also raised a question on fuel taxation in West Bengal, asking whether the state government would consider reducing VAT on petrol and diesel now that there is a “Delhi-controlled government,” adding that it no longer faces the same concerns over funds being blocked by the Centre. First they loot your vote, then they kick you where it hurts. Pathetically predictable. Diesel and petrol prices hiked. Will Bengal Govt reduce VAT on petrol & diesel now that there’s a Delhi-controlled government which doesn’t have to worry about funds being blocked by Centre? — Derek O'Brien | ডেরেক ও'ব্রায়েন (@derekobrienmp) May 15, 2026 May 15, 2026 08:46 ISTFuel-Saving Push Live: Congress attacks govt over fuel price hikeIn a sharp reaction to today’s petrol and diesel price hike, the Congress accused the government of burdening the public with rising fuel costs. Calling the Prime Minister “Mehngai man” (inflation man), the party said, “Modi once again cracked down on the public today,” referring to the Rs 3 per litre increase in petrol and diesel prices and the Rs 2 hike in CNG rates. The party also added that “elections are over — Modi’s recovery begins,” in a swipe at the government’s timing of the fuel price revision. 'महंगाई मैन' मोदी ने आज फिर जनता पर हंटर चलाया. • पेट्रोल और डीजल 3-3 रुपए महंगा कर दिया गया • वहीं, CNG के दाम भी 2 रुपए बढ़ा दिए गए चुनाव खत्म - मोदी की वसूली शुरू — Congress (@INCIndia) May 15, 2026 May 15, 2026 08:41 IST PM Forex-Saving Push: Akhilesh Yadav takes 'cycle' digSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav joined opposition criticism of the government over today’s petrol and diesel price hike, taking a pointed swipe at the ruling side. In a post on X, he said, “If you want to move ahead, then bicycle is the only option,” a remark that also alluded to the bicycle, which is the electoral symbol of the Samajwadi Party. May 15, 2026 08:30 ISTForex-Saving Push Live: MP official gets notice for 200-vehicle rallyMadhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav issued a show-cause notice to newly-appointed MP Text Book Corporation chairman Saubhagya Singh for organising a 200-vehicle celebratory rally. Singh has been restrained from entering his office, use of official vehicles and other facilities till he gives a satisfactory response to the notice, officials said. All administrative and financial powers entrusted to him have been terminated with immediate effect until the investigation is completed, they added. Bhind BJP Kisan Morcha president Sajjan Singh Yadav was removed by the party for a rally that involved hundreds of vehicles.mHe was appointed to the post just a few days ago and removed on the order of MP BJP chief Hemant Khandelwal. (PTI) May 15, 2026 08:28 ISTPM Forex-Saving Push: Fuel prices spike, CNG up in DelhiPetrol and diesel prices were hiked by Rs 3 per litre on Friday amid mounting pressure from rising global crude oil prices triggered by the ongoing West Asia conflict, news agency PTI reported. Meanwhile, CNG prices in Delhi have also been revised upward by Rs 2 per kg. The rate, which stood at Rs 85 till yesterday, has now increased to Rs 87. Following the revision, petrol prices in Delhi increased from Rs 94.77 to Rs 97.77 per litre, while diesel rates rose from Rs 87.67 to Rs 90.67 per litre. Petrol prices were also revised in other metros, reaching Rs 108.74 per litre in Kolkata, Rs 106.68 in Mumbai and Rs 103.67 in Chennai, with hikes ranging between Rs 2.83 and Rs 3.29 per litre. Diesel prices, too, saw a sharp increase across the metros, climbing to Rs 95.13 per litre in Kolkata, Rs 93.14 in Mumbai and Rs 95.25 in Chennai.