Murli Deora signals no hike in diesel prices

The government is trying for no further increase in the domestic price of diesel, Oil Minister Murli Deora told reporters on Wednesday.

January 05, 2011 / 11:23 IST

The government is trying for no further increase in the domestic price of diesel, Oil Minister Murli Deora told reporters on Wednesday.

Last week, India had deferred a ministerial panel meeting to discuss a possible increase in diesel and cooking gas prices.

Oil companies in India can set petrol prices but prices of diesel and cooking fuels continue to be fixed by New Delhi.

first published: Jan 5, 2011 11:17 am

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