Carrying two passengers adds 150 kg, cutting fuel efficiency by up to 5 per cent. Small cars and city driving see the highest increase in fuel consumption.

Carrying two passengers adds 150 kg, cutting fuel efficiency by up to 5 per cent. Small cars and city driving see the highest increase in fuel consumption.

Does carrying 2 extra passengers noticeably burn more fuel?

Driving on an empty tank deprives the fuel pump of liquid cooling, causing it to overheat and fail. It also forces debris into the engine, leading to extremely expensive repair bills.

Driving on an empty tank deprives the fuel pump of liquid cooling, causing it to overheat and fail. It also forces debris into the engine, leading to extremely expensive repair bills.

Running on low fuel: Can it really damage your car?

The half-tank rule claims to boost fuel efficiency by 2 per cent by reducing vehicle weight. However, halving a 71-litre tank saves only 0.5 per cent annually, and extra station trips cancel gains.

The half-tank rule claims to boost fuel efficiency by 2 per cent by reducing vehicle weight. However, halving a 71-litre tank saves only 0.5 per cent annually, and extra station trips cancel gains.

Does the ‘half-tank rule’ really boost your fuel economy by 2 per cent?

Mixing different fuel brands does not harm engine efficiency. All commercial options share an identical base fuel that meets mandatory industry standards safely.

Mixing different fuel brands does not harm engine efficiency. All commercial options share an identical base fuel that meets mandatory industry standards safely.

'Engine Seizure Risk': Is mixing fuel brands in your car safe?

Underground tanks keep fuel temperatures perfectly stable all day. Pumping petrol in the morning provides no extra density or financial savings for drivers.

Underground tanks keep fuel temperatures perfectly stable all day. Pumping petrol in the morning provides no extra density or financial savings for drivers.

‘The morning pump’: Does buying fuel early save you money?

Dark cars absorb more heat, forcing the AC to work harder in summer. This extended cooling cycle cuts fuel efficiency by 2 per cent, making black cars slightly more expensive to run.

Dark cars absorb more heat, forcing the AC to work harder in summer. This extended cooling cycle cuts fuel efficiency by 2 per cent, making black cars slightly more expensive to run.

Do dark-coloured cars burn more fuel for AC in summer?

Global fuel prices jumped by 20 per cent in 2026, while transit fares saw a minor 6 per cent hike. Commuters are rapidly shifting to buses, metro networks, and carpooling to reduce daily expenses.

Global fuel prices jumped by 20 per cent in 2026, while transit fares saw a minor 6 per cent hike. Commuters are rapidly shifting to buses, metro networks, and carpooling to reduce daily expenses.

Is switching to public transit actually cheaper than buying fuel right now?

Night driving in summer saves fuel. Cooler, denser air improves engine combustion, while a reduced air conditioning load offsets the minor energy used by headlights.

Night driving in summer saves fuel. Cooler, denser air improves engine combustion, while a reduced air conditioning load offsets the minor energy used by headlights.

‘Night driving’: Does avoiding the hot summer sun save fuel?

Carrying heavy luggage and rooftop cargo boxes during summer trips increases wind resistance and engine strain, leading to a noticeable drop in vehicle fuel efficiency.

Carrying heavy luggage and rooftop cargo boxes during summer trips increases wind resistance and engine strain, leading to a noticeable drop in vehicle fuel efficiency.

Does a heavily loaded car on summer trips waste more fuel?

Delhi residents will now have to pay more for compressed natural gas (CNG) as prices were hiked again by Rs 2 per kg on Tuesday (May 26), pushing the rate to Rs 83.09 per kg in the national capital. In total, prices have been raised by Rs 6 in the last 11 days. The latest revision marks the fourth increase in just two weeks, raising concerns over the growing burden on commuters, auto-rickshaw drivers and public transport operators.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/oil-prices-fall-over-5-amid-iran-us-peace-hopes-will-petrol-and-diesel-prices-in-india-come-down-now-1779677748842/amp">Oil prices fall over 5% amid Iran-US peace hopes: Will petrol and diesel prices in India come down now?</a>&nbsp;The CNG price hike also comes just a day after India announced an increase in prices of petrol and diesel by ₹2.61 per litre and ₹2.71 per litre respectively. The hikes are applicable with immediate effect across the country. The repeated hikes come against the backdrop of increase in global crude oil prices as the blockage of Strait of Hormuz continues. India had kept the retail prices of both petrol and diesel largely unchanged for almost four years before the recent revisions earlier this month.&nbsp;<h2>What is the current price of petrol and diesel?</h2>With the latest revision, cumulative increases in petrol and diesel prices this month are almost Rs 7.5 per litre. Petrol prices in major metro cities have risen sharply, with Delhi recording a new rate of Rs 102.12 per litre, Kolkata at Rs 113.51, Mumbai at Rs 111.21 and Chennai at Rs 107.77 per litre. Diesel prices have also increased across the country, with the new rates standing at Rs 95.20 per litre in Delhi, Rs 99.82 in Kolkata, Rs 97.83 in Mumbai and Rs 99.55 per litre in Chennai.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-hikes-petrol-diesel-prices-for-fourth-time-in-10-days-check-city-wise-prices-here-1779673713365/amp">India hikes petrol, diesel prices for fourth time in 10 days: CHECK city-wise rates here</a><h2>What Nirmala Sitharaman said about fuel prices?</h2>Just a day ago, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that reducing excise duties on petrol and diesel would lead to a revenue loss of around Rs 1 lakh crore. She urged the people of the country to focus on the “three Fs,” fuel, fertiliser and forex, and stressed the need to give confidence to people and that “India cannot afford fear mongering.” Sitharaman also underlined that India’s economy remains resilient despite global uncertainty.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-fuel-price-shock-how-much-does-fuel-cost-in-your-city-1779719491657/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-fuel-price-shock-how-much-does-fuel-cost-in-your-city-1779719491657/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

CNG prices in Delhi have been increased by Rs 2 per kg once again, taking the rate to Rs 83.09 per kg. This marks the fourth hike in recent weeks, adding pressure on commuters, auto drivers and transport operators amid rising fuel costs in the national capital.

Delhi residents will now have to pay more for compressed natural gas (CNG) as prices were hiked again by Rs 2 per kg on Tuesday (May 26), pushing the rate to Rs 83.09 per kg in the national capital. In total, prices have been raised by Rs 6 in the last 11 days. The latest revision marks the fourth increase in just two weeks, raising concerns over the growing burden on commuters, auto-rickshaw drivers and public transport operators. Also Read: Oil prices fall over 5% amid Iran-US peace hopes: Will petrol and diesel prices in India come down now? The CNG price hike also comes just a day after India announced an increase in prices of petrol and diesel by ₹2.61 per litre and ₹2.71 per litre respectively. The hikes are applicable with immediate effect across the country. The repeated hikes come against the backdrop of increase in global crude oil prices as the blockage of Strait of Hormuz continues. India had kept the retail prices of both petrol and diesel largely unchanged for almost four years before the recent revisions earlier this month. What is the current price of petrol and diesel? With the latest revision, cumulative increases in petrol and diesel prices this month are almost Rs 7.5 per litre. Petrol prices in major metro cities have risen sharply, with Delhi recording a new rate of Rs 102.12 per litre, Kolkata at Rs 113.51, Mumbai at Rs 111.21 and Chennai at Rs 107.77 per litre. Diesel prices have also increased across the country, with the new rates standing at Rs 95.20 per litre in Delhi, Rs 99.82 in Kolkata, Rs 97.83 in Mumbai and Rs 99.55 per litre in Chennai. Also Read: India hikes petrol, diesel prices for fourth time in 10 days: CHECK city-wise rates here What Nirmala Sitharaman said about fuel prices? Just a day ago, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that reducing excise duties on petrol and diesel would lead to a revenue loss of around Rs 1 lakh crore. She urged the people of the country to focus on the “three Fs,” fuel, fertiliser and forex, and stressed the need to give confidence to people and that “India cannot afford fear mongering.” Sitharaman also underlined that India’s economy remains resilient despite global uncertainty. https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-fuel-price-shock-how-much-does-fuel-cost-in-your-city-1779719491657/embed

CNG prices in Delhi have been increased by Rs 2 per kg once again, taking the rate to Rs 83.09 per kg. This marks the fourth hike in recent weeks, adding pressure on commuters, auto drivers and transport operators amid rising fuel costs in the national capital

CNG prices hiked once again: Here's how much you'll have to pay now