Indian PSU Oil Firms Tender for 150 Million Litres of Biodiesel at Rs 88 Per Litre
Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum have jointly issued a tender to procure 150 million litres of biodiesel for November 2026 to January 2027 at a base price of Rs 88 per litre. The biodiesel, sourced from used cooking oil and other feedstocks, will be supplied to 85 locations nationwide. This initiative aims to increase domestic biofuel blending in diesel, reducing reliance on imported crude oil and supporting India’s renewable energy goals. Suppliers must meet quality standards and delivery requirements.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (51/100). Lens Score 45/100.
Outlets measured: thetribune, economictimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 2 Nov, 11:33 am. Other outlets followed.
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