Fuel

July 27, 2026

What is E20 Janta Party? India E20 Fuel—Tax Initiative Sparks Debate Over Ethanol Mandate

India's E20 ethanol fuel mandate faces strong opposition from taxi operators who report engine compatibility issues. Parliament advocacy is set for August 2026. Details inside.

Red commercial LPG gas cylinders in storage, representing India's critical cooking fuel supply chain serving households and commercial establishments vulnerable to crude oil price volatility and geopolitical disruptions.

Business·Energy·India

India LPG Prices Drop in July—Households Gain Relief from First 2026 Price Cut

India's commercial LPG cylinder prices fell ₹173–₹183.50 in July 2026—the first cut this year. Domestic prices unchanged. City-by-city breakdown and what's next.

July 27, 2026

Australia Fuel Excise Cut Ends August 3—Drivers Prepare for Price Increase

Australia·Business·Energy

Australia's fuel excise relief ends August 3, reverting from 36.6¢ to 52.6¢ per litre—a 16¢ rise. Fill up by August 2 to lock in

Australia Cuts Petrol 32¢ a Litre — But “The Windfall May Fully Disappear,” Warn Economists

Australia·Energy

Australia Cuts Petrol Prices by 32¢ a Litre | KarmActive KarmActive · Fuel & Energy · Australia 2026 Fuel Policy Petrol Drops 32¢ a

Energy·News·USA

California Approves E15 Fuel: Study Shows 20-Cent Per Gallon Savings for Drivers

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that could help lower gasoline prices for California drivers. Assembly Bill 30 allows the sale of E15 fuel – gasoline containing 15% ethanol – while the

Sunita Somvanshi

October 6, 2025

Close-up of the chrome Mazda emblem on a vehicle.

Business·News·USA

Mazda Recalls 104,854 Hybrid SUVs Over Dangerous Fuel Gauge Defect

Mazda has issued a recall for more than 100,000 of its mild hybrid SUVs due to a potentially dangerous fuel gauge problem. The recall affects 104,854 vehicles in the United States, including

Sunita Somvanshi

September 11, 2025

A home radiator providing warmth during winter, symbolizing heating support for pensioners.

News·UK

9 Million Eligible Pensioners to Get £100-£300 Winter Fuel Payment — High Earners Set to Repay via Tax

Pensioners across Britain will get help with heating bills again this winter. The government has brought back Winter Fuel Payment for everyone over State Pension age. This means millions of older people

Govind Tekale

September 9, 2025

Business·News

Ford’s 89th Recall of 2025: 850,000 Vehicles at Risk of Engine Stalls from Contaminated Fuel Pumps

Ford Motor Company has launched a major recall affecting over 850,000 vehicles in the United States. The problem stems from a defective low-pressure fuel pump that could fail while driving, potentially causing

Karmactive Staff

July 11, 2025

Representative Image Shipwreck in the port of Haydarpaşa, Photo Source: Matti Blume (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Energy

DOE Removes Barriers Amid Surge in LNG-Fueled Ships

The Department of Energy announced on February 28 that it has removed barriers for using liquefied natural gas (LNG) as marine fuel. This regulatory change modifies a previous order issued to JAX

Sunita Somvanshi

March 2, 2025

Representative Image. Hyundai i30 Sedan N. Photo Source: Hyundai

Australia·Business

Hyundai Recalls over 4,700 Vehicles in Australia Over Fuel Pump Defect

A faulty fuel pump could turn your morning commute into an unexpected stop. That’s the reality facing thousands of Hyundai owners as the company recalls 4,871 vehicles across Australia. The recall affects

Sunita Somvanshi

January 22, 2025

Representative Image. Container ship transporting cargo in harbor.. Photo Source: Gnangarra (CC BY 2.5 AU)

Climate·Energy·Marine Life

Cleaner Ship Fuels Tied to 0.08°C Global Temperature Rise in 2023 Due to Reduced Ocean Cloud Cover

A move to make ship fuel cleaner in 2020 had an unexpected effect – it helped push global temperatures to record highs in 2023, according to new research from Cornell University. The

Sunita Somvanshi

January 10, 2025

Caption:Emvolon co-founders Emmanuel Kasseris SM ’07, PhD ’11 (left) and Leslie Bromberg ’73, PhD ’77. Credits:Credit: Courtesy of Emvolon

Energy·Science

MIT Spinout Transforms Engines into Methanol-Producing Plants

In an era where methane emissions pose a severe climate threat – with warming effects 84 times more potent than CO2 over a 20-year timescale – MIT spinout Emvolon has engineered a

Karmactive Team

December 18, 2024

Demonstration system for carbon-free generation of electricity with ammonia in high-temperature fuel cells (SOFCs).

Energy·Hydrogen·Science

Ammonia Powers Carbon-Free Energy: Inside the Global Race to Transform Electricity with High-Density, Zero-Emission Fuel Cells

Sustainability is the new mantra of the 21st century. We want to generate electricity, but it should be carbon-free. Ammonia (NH3) is a promising hydrogen carrier for sustainable power generation. Ammonia is

Rahul Somvanshi

November 13, 2024

Electra’s Hybrid-Electric Test Aircraft Achieves First Ultra-Short eSTOL Takeoff and Landing in Piloted Test Flights. Photo Credit: Electra Aero

Aviation·Electric·Mobility

How Did Electra’s eSTOL Aircraft Land in Under 115 Feet? Discover the Advanced Tech Behind the Feat

Electra, a Virginia-based aircraft developer, demonstrated the capabilities of its hybrid electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft with a video of an ‘ultra-short’ takeoff performed with its EL-2 Goldfinch demonstrator. The

Rahul Somvanshi

June 1, 2024

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