Common man will be insulated from oil price shocks: DeoraSeptember 30th, 2009 SURAT - The government will ensure that the common man will not be affected by the volatility in global energy prices, Petroleum Minister Murli Deora said here Wednesday. Deora was in this Gujarat city as a part of a series of "meet the people" with local dealers, senior state government officials and representatives of oil companies to discuss matters relating to supply and distribution of petroleum products.
Deora hints at fuel price cut if global rates fallJuly 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - The government Tuesday indicated that retail prices of fuel could be reduced if international crude prices fell. "The government is monitoring the international oil prices closely and will take appropriate pricing decisions to protect the interest of the common man, particularly the vulnerable sections of the society, Petroleum Minister Murli Deora said Tuesday in the Rajya Sabha.
We will roll back price hike if crude prices stabilize: DeoraJuly 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Murli Deora on Thursday said that government will roll back the price hike of Rs 4 and Rs 2 a-litre on petrol and diesel respectively, if international crude oil prices stabilise between 50 to 60 dollars a barrel. "Yes, we will cut prices if crude prices stabilise for sometime between 50 and 60 dollars per barrel," Murli Deora said.
Bangaloreans resent fuel price hikeJuly 2nd, 2009 BANGALORE - The residents of Bangalore have expressed widespread resentment over the fuel price hike announced Wednesday which, they feel, would result in increase in prices of other essential products and services. After the hike of petrol prices by Rs.4 per litre and diesel prices by Rs.2 per litre, Bangaloreans now have to shell out Rs.50.66 per litre for petrol and Rs.37.01 per litre for diesel.
Government refuses to roll back fuel price hikeJuly 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Union Petroleum Minister Murli Deora Thursday refused to roll back the increase in fuel prices but said that a revision will be considered when the international crude oil prices come down. The government Wednesday allowed state-run oil firms to increase prices of transport fuels, resulting in petrol becoming dearer by Rs.4 per litre and diesel by Rs.2 per litre.
Tripura Left Front to protest against fuel price hikeJuly 2nd, 2009 AGARTALA - The Tripura unit of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), the dominant partner of the ruling Left Front, will hold agitations across the state Friday to protest against the hike in fuel price. Petroleum Minister Murli Deora Wednesday announced a hike in petrol price by Rs.4 per litre and by Rs.2 per litre for diesel, attributing it to rise in global crude prices.
Withdraw fuel price hike: AchuthanandanJuly 1st, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan Wednesday demanded that the central government immediately withdraw the hike in petrol and diesel prices and provide relief to the common people.
Petrol prices hiked by Rs. 4 a litre; diesel up Rs. 2July 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Centre on Wednesday announced a rise in the price of petrol and diesel by Rs. 4 and Rs.2 per litre, respectively.
Aviation fuel prices raised again, air fares likely to riseJune 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - State-run oil firms Monday hiked aviation fuel prices by over 12 percent following the rise in crude oil prices in the global market. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) will now cost Rs.3,949 more in Delhi at Rs.36,252 per kilolitre, while in Mumbai it will rise to Rs.37,367 per kilolitre from Rs.33,260.8, a senior official of Indian Oil Corp (IOC) said.
Government considering fuel price hikeJune 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The government is "seriously concerned" about the rise of crude oil prices in the global market and is looking at various options, including raising fuel prices, to tackle the situation, Petroleum Minister Murli Deora said here Monday. "We are seriously concerned about the rise in crude oil prices, he told reporters after meeting Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee to discuss his budget wishlist.
Murli Deora to seek Cabinet approval for market-set fuel pricesMay 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Murli Deora on Friday said he would seek Cabinet approval for oil price deregulation in six weeks. "Decision regarding decontrol of prices is to be taken by the Cabinet," Deora told reporters in response to a question.
Petrol, diesel, cooking gas prices to be cutJanuary 9th, 2009 MUMBAI - Petrol, diesel and cooking gas prices may be cut further to bring them in line with international rates, Petroleum Minister Murli Deora said here Saturday. The government might reduce petrol prices by Rs.5 per litre, diesel prices by Rs.3 per litre, cooking gas (LPG) prices may be cut by Rs.20-25 per cylinder.
Fuel prices to be again cutJanuary 9th, 2009 MUMBAI - Another reduction in fuel prices is round the corner. In the next few weeks, petrol will be cheaper by Rs.5 a litre, diesel by Rs.3 a litre, and cooking gas (LPG) by Rs.20-25 a cylinder, Petroleum Minister Murli Deora said Saturday.
Oil prices may be cut in two weeks: DeoraJanuary 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Petroleum Minister Murli Deora Wednesday said the government may slash fuel prices further in 'two to three weeks'. The government had earlier lowered the petrol price by Rs.5 and diesel by Rs.2 per litre in the first week of December 2008.
Cooking gas, petrol prices to be cut shortly: DeoraDecember 28th, 2008 KOCHI - Prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and other petroleum products would go down shortly, Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Murli Deora said here Monday. Speaking at a function to honour Hybee Eden, the newly elected president of the National Students Union, the students wing of the Congress party, at KOchi, Deora said the central government was seriously considering further cut in the prices of petroleum products.
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