Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Dharmendra Pradhan, on Saturday, said that Tripura is country's number one gas producing point and every poor household in the state will have LPG connection in 2019. &nbsp;

He said that ONGC Tripura has recorded its highest ever production at 4.96 MMSCMD (Million Metric Standard Cubic Meter Per Day) on Saturday.

"Not only 5 MMSCMD but we can produce 10 MMCMD from here for the upcoming 15-20 years," said Dharmendra Pradhan.

"We will try that in 2019 itself none of the poor households in Tripura is without an LPG connection," said Pradhan.

"The ONCG will fulfil all the energy requirement of the state with regard to power plants, domestic industries, transportation and domestic fuel," said Pradhan.

He said that ONGC Tripura can be the largest contributor in realising the dream of Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s "New India".

During a programme at the ONGC Tripura Asset headquarter in Badharghat, the Union Minister along with the Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb digitally inaugurated and laid foundation for four projects including ONGC Sonamura Gas Collecting Station, first PNG Connection in West Tripura district, first CNG Station in Gomati and National Skill Training Institute for Women at Agartala.

Pradhan said that Northeast is the energy storehouse in the form of a huge quantity of crude oil or natural gas found in this region.

The Union Minister said that an LPG bottling centre is coming up in the outskirts of capital Agartala and to avoid the uncertain hilly route from Guwahati, the Government of India has got it cleared from the Bangladesh government to bring LPG through the Chittagong port so that there is a steady supply of LPG to Tripura round the year. He said, in addition to this, 40 more LPG distribution centers and 150 fuel filling centers are going to come up in Tripura.

The Union Minister also declared the setting up of National Institute of Skill Trainer in Tripura at the cost of Rs 16 crores for enhancing the income of the women, especially in the SHG and household bamboo handicraft sector through advanced training.

Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb thanked the Union Minister for announcing various new projects for the development of the state through collaborative efforts of both the central and the state governments for better facilities and utilising of the available resources including human resource.

Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Dharmendra Pradhan, on Saturday, said that Tripura is country's number one gas producing point and every poor household in the state will have LPG connection in 2019.

Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Dharmendra Pradhan, on Saturday, said that Tripura is country's number one gas producing point and every poor household in the state will have LPG connection in 2019. He said that ONGC Tripura has recorded its highest ever production at 4.96 MMSCMD (Million Metric Standard Cubic Meter Per Day) on Saturday. "Not only 5 MMSCMD but we can produce 10 MMCMD from here for the upcoming 15-20 years," said Dharmendra Pradhan. "We will try that in 2019 itself none of the poor households in Tripura is without an LPG connection," said Pradhan. "The ONCG will fulfil all the energy requirement of the state with regard to power plants, domestic industries, transportation and domestic fuel," said Pradhan. He said that ONGC Tripura can be the largest contributor in realising the dream of Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s "New India". During a programme at the ONGC Tripura Asset headquarter in Badharghat, the Union Minister along with the Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb digitally inaugurated and laid foundation for four projects including ONGC Sonamura Gas Collecting Station, first PNG Connection in West Tripura district, first CNG Station in Gomati and National Skill Training Institute for Women at Agartala. Pradhan said that Northeast is the energy storehouse in the form of a huge quantity of crude oil or natural gas found in this region. The Union Minister said that an LPG bottling centre is coming up in the outskirts of capital Agartala and to avoid the uncertain hilly route from Guwahati, the Government of India has got it cleared from the Bangladesh government to bring LPG through the Chittagong port so that there is a steady supply of LPG to Tripura round the year. He said, in addition to this, 40 more LPG distribution centers and 150 fuel filling centers are going to come up in Tripura. The Union Minister also declared the setting up of National Institute of Skill Trainer in Tripura at the cost of Rs 16 crores for enhancing the income of the women, especially in the SHG and household bamboo handicraft sector through advanced training. Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb thanked the Union Minister for announcing various new projects for the development of the state through collaborative efforts of both the central and the state governments for better facilities and utilising of the available resources including human resource.

Every poor household in Tripura will have LPG connection in 2019: Dharmendra Pradhan

Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan Friday rolled out a slew of projects worth over Rs 1,500 crore across Assam and said the Centre plans to make the state a hub of oil trade in Southeast Asia.

Pradhan also slammed the erstwhile Congress government, both at Centre and state, for "not doing" anything for developing the North East despite Assam electing the UPA Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for two terms.

"All petroleum products from the North East to Bangladesh, Bhutan and other Southeast Asian countries will go via Assam. We will make Assam a centre of world oil trading in this region," the Union Petroleum minister said.

Pradhan dedicated a number of completed projects, worth Rs 1,524 crore, to the nation.

Pradhan also announced the commencement of work of the KD Malaviya National Oil Museum at Guwahati, to be set up at an investment of Rs 104 crore over the next five-and-a-half years.

The museum will showcase the rich history and heritage of the petroleum industry in India.

It will have five galleries and a 3D theatre among others.

"Assam was always neglected in earlier years. It lagged behind during the earlier government's time. They were only giving lectures but worked less. Manmohan Singh, who was elected from Assam, had planned the ONGC's hospital, but he left it there only and did nothing," Pradhan alleged.

He claimed that initiatives were taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal to expedite the work of the Rs 316 crore 300-bed hospital, the first phase of which was opened with 50 beds.

To fulfil the targets of the Hydrocarbon Vision 2030, all PSU oil firms such as ONGC, IOC, BPCL, NRL, OIL and GAIL are making huge investments in the region.

"In Bongaigaon refinery, we have invested Rs 2,500 crore. When we will make BS-VI norm, then there will be an additional investment of Rs 1,200 crore. For the bamboo-ethanol fuel project, Rs 1,259 crore is being invested," Pradhan said.

In addition, Rs 9,225 crore is being invested for the 1,650 km gas grid project by the PSU firms, connecting all the eight Northeastern states, he added.

Speaking on the occasion, ONGC Chairman and MD Shashi Shanker said the company will invest Rs 1,300 crore in Assam in the next five years, 30 per cent more than what the oil giant had invested in the last five years.

"For the Hydrocarbon Vision 2030, major development and revamp is going in Assam. It will incur an investment of Rs 2,350 crore. Further, projects worth Rs 800 crore are at different stages of implementation," he added.&nbsp;

Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan Friday rolled out a slew of projects worth over Rs 1,500 crore across Assam and said the Centre plans to make the state a hub of oil trade in Southeast Asia.

Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan Friday rolled out a slew of projects worth over Rs 1,500 crore across Assam and said the Centre plans to make the state a hub of oil trade in Southeast Asia. Pradhan also slammed the erstwhile Congress government, both at Centre and state, for "not doing" anything for developing the North East despite Assam electing the UPA Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for two terms. "All petroleum products from the North East to Bangladesh, Bhutan and other Southeast Asian countries will go via Assam. We will make Assam a centre of world oil trading in this region," the Union Petroleum minister said. Pradhan dedicated a number of completed projects, worth Rs 1,524 crore, to the nation. Pradhan also announced the commencement of work of the KD Malaviya National Oil Museum at Guwahati, to be set up at an investment of Rs 104 crore over the next five-and-a-half years. The museum will showcase the rich history and heritage of the petroleum industry in India. It will have five galleries and a 3D theatre among others. "Assam was always neglected in earlier years. It lagged behind during the earlier government's time. They were only giving lectures but worked less. Manmohan Singh, who was elected from Assam, had planned the ONGC's hospital, but he left it there only and did nothing," Pradhan alleged. He claimed that initiatives were taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal to expedite the work of the Rs 316 crore 300-bed hospital, the first phase of which was opened with 50 beds. To fulfil the targets of the Hydrocarbon Vision 2030, all PSU oil firms such as ONGC, IOC, BPCL, NRL, OIL and GAIL are making huge investments in the region. "In Bongaigaon refinery, we have invested Rs 2,500 crore. When we will make BS-VI norm, then there will be an additional investment of Rs 1,200 crore. For the bamboo-ethanol fuel project, Rs 1,259 crore is being invested," Pradhan said. In addition, Rs 9,225 crore is being invested for the 1,650 km gas grid project by the PSU firms, connecting all the eight Northeastern states, he added. Speaking on the occasion, ONGC Chairman and MD Shashi Shanker said the company will invest Rs 1,300 crore in Assam in the next five years, 30 per cent more than what the oil giant had invested in the last five years. "For the Hydrocarbon Vision 2030, major development and revamp is going in Assam. It will incur an investment of Rs 2,350 crore. Further, projects worth Rs 800 crore are at different stages of implementation," he added.

Assam: Dharmendra Pradhan rolls out slew of projects worth over 1,524 crore

Oil Minister&nbsp;Dharmendra Pradhan&nbsp;said on Friday he was hopeful that Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) would keep in mind consumers'&nbsp;interests before deciding to<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/opec-and-partners-face-steep-challenge-to-reach-oil-cut-deal-182079"> cut crude oil production</a>.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/iranian-petroleum-minister-says-us-should-stop-interfering-in-opec-affairs-182193">OPEC</a> tentatively agreed to an oil output cut on Thursday but was waiting for a commitment from non-OPEC producer Russia before deciding on the exact volumes for a production reduction aimed at propping up oil prices.

Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Friday he was hopeful that Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) would keep in mind consumers' interests before deciding to cut crude oil production.

Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Friday he was hopeful that Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) would keep in mind consumers' interests before deciding to cut crude oil production. Union Petroleum & Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on OPEC Summit: Through the statements of the Saudi Oil Minister yesterday, it can be inferred that they will not take any decision overlooking the favours of the consuming countries. pic.twitter.com/QdmRNfamkT — ANI (@ANI) December 7, 2018 × OPEC tentatively agreed to an oil output cut on Thursday but was waiting for a commitment from non-OPEC producer Russia before deciding on the exact volumes for a production reduction aimed at propping up oil prices.

Hope OPEC will remember consumers when cutting output: Dharmendra Pradhan

Senior party leader and Union minister Jual Oram Tuesday said Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will be the BJP’s chief ministerial candidate in Odisha.

He was speaking to reporters here after former Odisha-cadre IAS officer Aparajita Sarangi joined the saffron party in the presence of party president Amit Shah in Delhi Tuesday.&nbsp;

The announcement came amid rumours in the political circle that the BJP would project Sarangi as its chief ministerial candidate for the state assembly elections next year.

“Dharmendra Pradhan will be the chief ministerial candidate of the BJP in Odisha. We will fight the forthcoming Assembly and Lok Sabha elections under his leadership. Our aim is to unseat Naveen Patnaik from power and put an end to the rule of the non-Odia bureaucrats in the state,” Oram said.

Asked about Sarangi’s joining the BJP, the Union tribal affairs minister said she has joined the party as a primary member.&nbsp;

On speculations of the resignation of two senior party leaders – Rourkela MLA Dilip Ray and party’s national executive member Bijay Mohapatra – from the BJP, Oram said it will be a “major loss” for the party if they quit.&nbsp;

However, the BJP will try its best to compensate the loss if it happens, he added. Ray had recently hinted at his resignation from the party as he alleged the central government had not taken steps for the development of Rourkela city.

“I do not think Ray will quit the party on the issue of development, rather due to political reasons,” Oram said.

Senior party leader and Union minister Jual Oram Tuesday said Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will be the BJP’s chief ministerial candidate in Odisha.

Senior party leader and Union minister Jual Oram Tuesday said Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will be the BJP’s chief ministerial candidate in Odisha. He was speaking to reporters here after former Odisha-cadre IAS officer Aparajita Sarangi joined the saffron party in the presence of party president Amit Shah in Delhi Tuesday. The announcement came amid rumours in the political circle that the BJP would project Sarangi as its chief ministerial candidate for the state assembly elections next year. “Dharmendra Pradhan will be the chief ministerial candidate of the BJP in Odisha. We will fight the forthcoming Assembly and Lok Sabha elections under his leadership. Our aim is to unseat Naveen Patnaik from power and put an end to the rule of the non-Odia bureaucrats in the state,” Oram said. Asked about Sarangi’s joining the BJP, the Union tribal affairs minister said she has joined the party as a primary member. On speculations of the resignation of two senior party leaders – Rourkela MLA Dilip Ray and party’s national executive member Bijay Mohapatra – from the BJP, Oram said it will be a “major loss” for the party if they quit. However, the BJP will try its best to compensate the loss if it happens, he added. Ray had recently hinted at his resignation from the party as he alleged the central government had not taken steps for the development of Rourkela city. “I do not think Ray will quit the party on the issue of development, rather due to political reasons,” Oram said.

Dharmendra Pradhan to be BJP’s chief ministerial candidate in Odisha: Senior BJP leader 

India and other leading oil buyers will benefit from the waiver the United States has granted them from Iran sanctions, oil minister, Dharmendra Pradhan said on Saturday.

The United States said on Friday it will temporarily allow eight importers to keep buying Iranian oil when it re-imposes sanctions on Monday to try to force Iran to curb its nuclear, missile and regional activities. It did not name the countries which would benefit.

Pradhan said it won the waiver largely due to a forceful campaign by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India had been vocal at international forums about rising oil prices and its impact on the economy.

"In the current geopolitically challenging scenario, India has managed to convince international leaders," Pradhan told reporters in New Delhi.

Having abandoned the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, US&nbsp;President Donald Trump is trying to cripple Iran's oil-dependent economy and force Tehran to quash not only its nuclear ambitions and its ballistic missile programme but its support for militant proxies in Syria, Yemen, Lebanon and other parts of the Middle East.

China, India, South Korea, Turkey, Italy, the United Arab Emirates and Japan have been top importers of Iran's oil, while Taiwan occasionally buys cargoes of Iranian crude but is not a major buyer.

Further details of the United States' decision on Iran sanctions will be released on Monday.

India and other leading oil buyers will benefit from the waiver the United States has granted them from Iran sanctions, oil minister, Dharmendra Pradhan said on Saturday.

India and other leading oil buyers will benefit from the waiver the United States has granted them from Iran sanctions, oil minister, Dharmendra Pradhan said on Saturday. The United States said on Friday it will temporarily allow eight importers to keep buying Iranian oil when it re-imposes sanctions on Monday to try to force Iran to curb its nuclear, missile and regional activities. It did not name the countries which would benefit. Pradhan said it won the waiver largely due to a forceful campaign by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India had been vocal at international forums about rising oil prices and its impact on the economy. "In the current geopolitically challenging scenario, India has managed to convince international leaders," Pradhan told reporters in New Delhi. Having abandoned the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, US President Donald Trump is trying to cripple Iran's oil-dependent economy and force Tehran to quash not only its nuclear ambitions and its ballistic missile programme but its support for militant proxies in Syria, Yemen, Lebanon and other parts of the Middle East. China, India, South Korea, Turkey, Italy, the United Arab Emirates and Japan have been top importers of Iran's oil, while Taiwan occasionally buys cargoes of Iranian crude but is not a major buyer. Further details of the United States' decision on Iran sanctions will be released on Monday.

India, other nations to benefit from US waiver on Iran oil buys: Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said that oil marketing companies (OMC) have taken a slew of measures to assist the people affected by cyclone Titli and the subsequent floods in Odisha.

The OMCs deployed all the resources at their command and ensured uninterrupted supply of petroleum products in the areas affected by floods, the Union Minister said in a letter to Odisha Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister S N Patro on Monday.

Pradhan said the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and public sector oil marketing companies had immediately taken stock of the damage due to the cyclone and the floods in Odisha. "I myself visited the flood-affected areas in Ganjam and Gajapati districts," he said.

Patro in a letter had urged the Union Petroleum minister to provide LPG cylinders free of cost to beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojana (PMUY) in calamity-hit Gajapati, Ganjam and Rayagada districts.

"The OMCs will make arrangements for providing cylinders in lieu of lost cylinders during flood," Pradhan said.

For BPL families, the OMCs will charge a nominal Rs 200 per cylinder, while the manufacturing cost of Rs 1,200 will be charged per cylinder from APL families, he said.

The Union minister said that the OMCs will organise special camps for LPG customers for suppling documents on priority basis to people who have lost their documents.

Similar assistance had been provided by his ministry in collaboration with OMCs in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Jammu and Kashmir during floods in those states and the local people had widely appreciated these measures, he said.

Patro, in his letter to Pradhan, had stated that people in Gajapati, Ganjam and Rayagada were the "worst sufferers" and unable to pay the subsidised rate for the cylinders.

"I would request you to waive off the subsidised cost of the domestic LPG cylinders and supply the same free of cost, which will help in ameliorating the sufferings of the poor beneficiaries in the three districts," the letter read.

Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said that oil marketing companies (OMC) have taken a slew of measures to assist the people affected by cyclone Titli and the subsequent floods in Odisha.

Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said that oil marketing companies (OMC) have taken a slew of measures to assist the people affected by cyclone Titli and the subsequent floods in Odisha. The OMCs deployed all the resources at their command and ensured uninterrupted supply of petroleum products in the areas affected by floods, the Union Minister said in a letter to Odisha Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister S N Patro on Monday. Pradhan said the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and public sector oil marketing companies had immediately taken stock of the damage due to the cyclone and the floods in Odisha. "I myself visited the flood-affected areas in Ganjam and Gajapati districts," he said. Patro in a letter had urged the Union Petroleum minister to provide LPG cylinders free of cost to beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojana (PMUY) in calamity-hit Gajapati, Ganjam and Rayagada districts. "The OMCs will make arrangements for providing cylinders in lieu of lost cylinders during flood," Pradhan said. For BPL families, the OMCs will charge a nominal Rs 200 per cylinder, while the manufacturing cost of Rs 1,200 will be charged per cylinder from APL families, he said. The Union minister said that the OMCs will organise special camps for LPG customers for suppling documents on priority basis to people who have lost their documents. Similar assistance had been provided by his ministry in collaboration with OMCs in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Jammu and Kashmir during floods in those states and the local people had widely appreciated these measures, he said. Patro, in his letter to Pradhan, had stated that people in Gajapati, Ganjam and Rayagada were the "worst sufferers" and unable to pay the subsidised rate for the cylinders. "I would request you to waive off the subsidised cost of the domestic LPG cylinders and supply the same free of cost, which will help in ameliorating the sufferings of the poor beneficiaries in the three districts," the letter read.

OMC measures to help cyclone-affected people in Odisha: Union Petroleum Minister

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is chairing a high-level meeting&nbsp;in Delhi on the state of the economy and oil sector with an agenda aimed to curb the rupee's continuous slide.

The main focus of the meeting is the rupee's continuing weakness against the dollar.

According to reports, the government could announce measures to control the current account deficit and the crude oil prices in the light of the upcoming sanctions on Iran by us. It may also announce a fresh set of measures that could include higher customs duties and import restrictions on certain non-essential items.

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu are part of the meeting.

The government recently increased import duty on several electronic and consumer items including refrigerators, air conditioners and telecom equipment to rein in current account deficit and stabilise the rupee.

It also hiked duty on footwear, diamonds, and jet fuel as a part of its plan to get foreign funds flowing back to India recently.

According to WION's sources, there could be a new list of items that would attract higher import duty and there could be quantitative restrictions on inward shipments. &nbsp;

India's current account deficit widened to 2.4 per cent of GDP in April-June and the rupee is hovering around 74 to a dollar.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is chairing a high-level meeting in Delhi on the state of the economy and oil sector with an agenda aimed to curb the rupee's continuous slide.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is chairing a high-level meeting in Delhi on the state of the economy and oil sector with an agenda aimed to curb the rupee's continuous slide. The main focus of the meeting is the rupee's continuing weakness against the dollar. According to reports, the government could announce measures to control the current account deficit and the crude oil prices in the light of the upcoming sanctions on Iran by us. It may also announce a fresh set of measures that could include higher customs duties and import restrictions on certain non-essential items. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu are part of the meeting. The government recently increased import duty on several electronic and consumer items including refrigerators, air conditioners and telecom equipment to rein in current account deficit and stabilise the rupee. It also hiked duty on footwear, diamonds, and jet fuel as a part of its plan to get foreign funds flowing back to India recently. According to WION's sources, there could be a new list of items that would attract higher import duty and there could be quantitative restrictions on inward shipments. India's current account deficit widened to 2.4 per cent of GDP in April-June and the rupee is hovering around 74 to a dollar.

PM Modi chairs high-level meeting on economy, finance & oil ministers attend

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday reiterated that the spike in the price of petrol and diesel in the country was because of the depreciation in the value of the Indian Rupee against the US dollar.

Pradhan also said one of the reasons behind the rise could be the decrease in the production of oil in the countries that produce them.

Launching a scathing attack at the Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal (BJD) government in Odisha, who urged the Centre to reduce taxes on oil prices, Pradhan claimed that the state government was "shedding crocodile tears" over the price hike.

"In 2014, the Odisha government was collecting an annual tax revenue of about Rs 3,000 crore from fuel, and now, they are collecting Rs. 7,000 crore. It is their duty to reduce the Value Added Tax (VAT) but they are not ignoring it. Even a few months ago, the Central government deducted the excise duty on petrol and diesel, but the government in Odisha didn't do anything. They are shedding crocodile tears over the price hike," Pradhan told reporters in Delhi.

Earlier, Patnaik, while responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s statement on the slow pace of development in Odisha, had said that the Prime Minister should address the spiralling rise of petrol and diesel in the country, which is adding to the woes of common man.

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday reiterated that the spike in the price of petrol and diesel in the country was because of the depreciation in the value of the Indian Rupee against the US dollar.

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday reiterated that the spike in the price of petrol and diesel in the country was because of the depreciation in the value of the Indian Rupee against the US dollar. Pradhan also said one of the reasons behind the rise could be the decrease in the production of oil in the countries that produce them. Launching a scathing attack at the Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal (BJD) government in Odisha, who urged the Centre to reduce taxes on oil prices, Pradhan claimed that the state government was "shedding crocodile tears" over the price hike. "In 2014, the Odisha government was collecting an annual tax revenue of about Rs 3,000 crore from fuel, and now, they are collecting Rs. 7,000 crore. It is their duty to reduce the Value Added Tax (VAT) but they are not ignoring it. Even a few months ago, the Central government deducted the excise duty on petrol and diesel, but the government in Odisha didn't do anything. They are shedding crocodile tears over the price hike," Pradhan told reporters in Delhi. Earlier, Patnaik, while responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s statement on the slow pace of development in Odisha, had said that the Prime Minister should address the spiralling rise of petrol and diesel in the country, which is adding to the woes of common man.

Fuel price hike a result of weakening rupee:  Dharmendra Pradhan

As part of the 'Sampark for Samarthan' (Contact for Support) campaign, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday met various luminaries in Odisha and Uttar Pradesh respectively.

The petroleum minister met novelist Dr. Dwarika Nath Nayak and singer Dr. Jitendra Haripal in Odisha's Sambalpur city whereas Adityanath met astrologer Chandramauli Upadhyay and Banaras Hindu University (BHU) professors Chooramani Gopal and Siddhi Gopal in Varanasi.

Yesterday, Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met former cricketer VVS Laxman, Tennis player Sania Mirza and former Badminton player Pullela Gopichand in connection with the same.

The campaign, started by the BJP to let people know about the achievements of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government in the last four years, aims at meeting personalities from various fields, including entertainment and sports, to garner support for the 2019 elections.

In the run-up to the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, Shah will reach out to 50 people personally with details of initiatives and achievements of the government, whereas each BJP worker is expected to contact at least 10 people.&nbsp

Yesterday, Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met former cricketer VVS Laxman, Tennis player Sania Mirza and former Badminton player Pullela Gopichand in connection with the same.

As part of the 'Sampark for Samarthan' (Contact for Support) campaign, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday met various luminaries in Odisha and Uttar Pradesh respectively. The petroleum minister met novelist Dr. Dwarika Nath Nayak and singer Dr. Jitendra Haripal in Odisha's Sambalpur city whereas Adityanath met astrologer Chandramauli Upadhyay and Banaras Hindu University (BHU) professors Chooramani Gopal and Siddhi Gopal in Varanasi. Yesterday, Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met former cricketer VVS Laxman, Tennis player Sania Mirza and former Badminton player Pullela Gopichand in connection with the same. The campaign, started by the BJP to let people know about the achievements of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government in the last four years, aims at meeting personalities from various fields, including entertainment and sports, to garner support for the 2019 elections. In the run-up to the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, Shah will reach out to 50 people personally with details of initiatives and achievements of the government, whereas each BJP worker is expected to contact at least 10 people.

Sampark for Samarthan: Pradhan, Adityanath meet luminaries in Odisha, Uttar Pradesh

Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today vowed to not allow petrol and diesel prices go out of reach of the common man, saying the government is working on a holistic solution to price volatility without going back on reforms.

Blaming geopolitics of oil, exchange rate fluctuations and local taxes for petrol and diesel prices touching a record high, he said the government is sensitive and will ensure that "poor, middle class are not pained."

"We will deal with the issue," he said at a news conference called to highlight his government's achievement in four years. "The government will take a holistic view (of the situation) so that petro prices do not pinch them. Government will do all that is possible."

Asked if the solutions under consideration include partial roll-back of fuel price deregulation, he said, "Not at all."

"This question doesn't arise. This government is a pro-reform government and we cannot go back on what we have reformed," he said.

The government had deregulated or freed petrol pricing from its control in June 2010 and diesel in October 2014. It allowed revision of prices on daily basis since mid-June last year to reflect changes in cost instantly. 
"We will not allow prices to go out of reach of the common man," he said.

Pradhan refused to say if the solution being considered includes asking oil producers like ONGC cough-up some money so that fuel can be subsidised, like it used to do till 2015. "I cannot discuss the solutions being considered," he said.

After hitting an all-time high of Rs 78.43 a litre for petrol and Rs 69.31 for diesel on May 29, rates have been cut on subsequent days on softening international oil prices and rupee strengthening against the US dollar.

Petrol price has dropped by 71 paise a litre and diesel by 51 paise. This compares to Rs 3.8 a litre hike in petrol and Rs 3.38 a litre hike in diesel rates in Delhi in the fortnight beginning May 14 when state-owned oil firms ended a 19-day pre-Karnataka poll hiatus to resume daily price revision.

Petrol in Delhi today costs Rs 77.96 and diesel Rs 68.72. Prices in Delhi are the lowest among all metro cities and most state capitals due to lower sales tax or VAT.&nbsp

Retail prices are still higher than the peak touched during the previous UPA regime. Petrol had touched Rs 76.06 on September 14, 2013. The peak price for diesel during previous UPA government was hit on May 13, 2014, when rates touched Rs 56.71 a litre.

Since January 1, 2018, petrol prices have risen by Rs 7.75 a litre and diesel by Rs 9.16. Petrol price in Delhi was Rs 71.41 a litre and diesel was priced at Rs 56.71 when the present BJP-government took office.

Pradhan parried questions on centre cutting excise tax to offer relief to common man.

He said taxes on petrol and diesel are made up of excise duty charged by the centre, and sales tax (VAT) charged by state governments.

The taxes charged by states should be "reasonable and responsible," he said refusing to be drawn into debate on most BJP states refusing to cut VAT.

Left-ruled Kerala had last week taken a lead in cutting VAT on petrol and diesel by Re 1 per litre.

The minister said states have different economic needs and one solution cannot fit all.

The BJP-led government at the centre had raised excise duty on petrol by Rs 11.77 a litre and that on diesel by Rs 13.47 a litre in nine instalments between November 2014 and January 2016 to shore up finances as global oil prices fell, but then cut the tax just once in October last year by Rs 2 a litre.

Only four states -- Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh -- reduced VAT following the October 3, 2017 cut in excise duty.

Asked if the solutions under consideration include partial roll-back of fuel price deregulation, Pradhan said, "Not at all."

Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today vowed to not allow petrol and diesel prices go out of reach of the common man, saying the government is working on a holistic solution to price volatility without going back on reforms. Blaming geopolitics of oil, exchange rate fluctuations and local taxes for petrol and diesel prices touching a record high, he said the government is sensitive and will ensure that "poor, middle class are not pained." "We will deal with the issue," he said at a news conference called to highlight his government's achievement in four years. "The government will take a holistic view (of the situation) so that petro prices do not pinch them. Government will do all that is possible." Asked if the solutions under consideration include partial roll-back of fuel price deregulation, he said, "Not at all." "This question doesn't arise. This government is a pro-reform government and we cannot go back on what we have reformed," he said. The government had deregulated or freed petrol pricing from its control in June 2010 and diesel in October 2014. It allowed revision of prices on daily basis since mid-June last year to reflect changes in cost instantly. "We will not allow prices to go out of reach of the common man," he said. Pradhan refused to say if the solution being considered includes asking oil producers like ONGC cough-up some money so that fuel can be subsidised, like it used to do till 2015. "I cannot discuss the solutions being considered," he said. After hitting an all-time high of Rs 78.43 a litre for petrol and Rs 69.31 for diesel on May 29, rates have been cut on subsequent days on softening international oil prices and rupee strengthening against the US dollar. Petrol price has dropped by 71 paise a litre and diesel by 51 paise. This compares to Rs 3.8 a litre hike in petrol and Rs 3.38 a litre hike in diesel rates in Delhi in the fortnight beginning May 14 when state-owned oil firms ended a 19-day pre-Karnataka poll hiatus to resume daily price revision. Petrol in Delhi today costs Rs 77.96 and diesel Rs 68.72. Prices in Delhi are the lowest among all metro cities and most state capitals due to lower sales tax or VAT. Retail prices are still higher than the peak touched during the previous UPA regime. Petrol had touched Rs 76.06 on September 14, 2013. The peak price for diesel during previous UPA government was hit on May 13, 2014, when rates touched Rs 56.71 a litre. Since January 1, 2018, petrol prices have risen by Rs 7.75 a litre and diesel by Rs 9.16. Petrol price in Delhi was Rs 71.41 a litre and diesel was priced at Rs 56.71 when the present BJP-government took office. Pradhan parried questions on centre cutting excise tax to offer relief to common man. He said taxes on petrol and diesel are made up of excise duty charged by the centre, and sales tax (VAT) charged by state governments. The taxes charged by states should be "reasonable and responsible," he said refusing to be drawn into debate on most BJP states refusing to cut VAT. Left-ruled Kerala had last week taken a lead in cutting VAT on petrol and diesel by Re 1 per litre. The minister said states have different economic needs and one solution cannot fit all. The BJP-led government at the centre had raised excise duty on petrol by Rs 11.77 a litre and that on diesel by Rs 13.47 a litre in nine instalments between November 2014 and January 2016 to shore up finances as global oil prices fell, but then cut the tax just once in October last year by Rs 2 a litre. Only four states -- Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh -- reduced VAT following the October 3, 2017 cut in excise duty.

Petrol, diesel will not be allowed to go out of reach of common man: Dharmendra Pradhan

After Kerala cut prices of petrol and diesel by Rs 1, Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan appealed all the states to reduce the fuel price.&nbsp;

Kerala did well by reducing the price and all states, whether governed by BJP or opposition, should try to reduce fuel prices but each state has different priorities and responsibilities, he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

''I welcome it. One must also note that Kerala is one of the highest tax-collecting states and when we appealed(for fuel price cut), their finance minister refused, but now they took responsibility, I thank them for it,'' the petroleum minister said.

On the petrol price faux pas earlier in the day, he said since we moved to the mechanism of daily price change, prices have gone up and down by 1 paisa, 12 paise, 27 paise etc, it is not for the first time that there has been a change of 1 paisa. However, today one of our employees made a mistake and we accept it,'' he said.&nbsp;

Earlier in the day, Indian Oil had declared that they had cut oil prices in the country by 60 paise after sixteen consecutive days of high prices which had angered everyone.

However, the euphoria of price cut short-lived as hours after announcing cut in fuel prices, Indian Oil Corporation said the revised price was actually 1 paisa and not 60 paise as previously reported blaming it on "clerical error".&nbsp;

As a result, petrol prices have now have been revised down by just 1 paisa and not 60 paise in Delhi and&nbsp;59 paise in Mumbai.

Kerala did well by reducing the price and all states, whether governed by BJP or opposition, should try to reduce fuel prices but each state has different priorities and responsibilities, he said.

After Kerala cut prices of petrol and diesel by Rs 1, Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan appealed all the states to reduce the fuel price. Kerala did well by reducing the price and all states, whether governed by BJP or opposition, should try to reduce fuel prices but each state has different priorities and responsibilities, he said. ''I welcome it. One must also note that Kerala is one of the highest tax-collecting states and when we appealed(for fuel price cut), their finance minister refused, but now they took responsibility, I thank them for it,'' the petroleum minister said. On the petrol price faux pas earlier in the day, he said since we moved to the mechanism of daily price change, prices have gone up and down by 1 paisa, 12 paise, 27 paise etc, it is not for the first time that there has been a change of 1 paisa. However, today one of our employees made a mistake and we accept it,'' he said. Earlier in the day, Indian Oil had declared that they had cut oil prices in the country by 60 paise after sixteen consecutive days of high prices which had angered everyone. However, the euphoria of price cut short-lived as hours after announcing cut in fuel prices, Indian Oil Corporation said the revised price was actually 1 paisa and not 60 paise as previously reported blaming it on "clerical error". As a result, petrol prices have now have been revised down by just 1 paisa and not 60 paise in Delhi and 59 paise in Mumbai.

Petroleum minister hails Kerala fuel price cut, wants all states to follow suit

Prices of petrol and diesel were hiked for the ninth time in 9 days on Tuesday.&nbsp

Petrol is now selling at Rs 76.87 a litre in Delhi, the highest ever since September 2013.&nbsp

Petrol was on Monday and Sunday selling at Rs 76.57 and 76.24 respectively — both of which were record highs until they were broken the following day.&nbsp

In Mumbai meanwhile, petrol is selling at Rs 84.70 — another record high.&nbsp

News reports said Tuesday that Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan may meet oil companies today. Pradhan had on Sunday hinted at a tax cut, saying the Centre was "sensitive" about "rising fuel prices". That alternatives were being explored and that he hoped something would "work out soon".&nbsp&nbsp

Pradhan had not given out any more details.&nbsp

But should he be looking at a&nbspprice cut, the only two options he has is a reduction in excise duty or asking the oil companies to hold off on any further price hikes and bear the losses themselves.&nbsp 
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News reports quoting unnamed sources said Tuesday that Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan may meet with oil companies today. He had on Sunday said the Centre was 'sensitive' about 'rising fuel prices'

Prices of petrol and diesel were hiked for the ninth time in 9 days on Tuesday. Petrol is now selling at Rs 76.87 a litre in Delhi, the highest ever since September 2013. Petrol was on Monday and Sunday selling at Rs 76.57 and 76.24 respectively — both of which were record highs until they were broken the following day. In Mumbai meanwhile, petrol is selling at Rs 84.70 — another record high. News reports said Tuesday that Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan may meet oil companies today. Pradhan had on Sunday hinted at a tax cut, saying the Centre was "sensitive" about "rising fuel prices". That alternatives were being explored and that he hoped something would "work out soon". Pradhan had not given out any more details. But should he be looking at a&nbspprice cut, the only two options he has is a reduction in excise duty or asking the oil companies to hold off on any further price hikes and bear the losses themselves.

Petrol, diesel prices hiked for 9th time in 9 days

As fuel prices hit record highs, the government may be mulling a tax cut.&nbsp

Petrol was selling in Delhi on Sunday at <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/petrol-diesel-prices-hit-record-highs-in-delhi-138381">Rs 76.24 a litre</a>, the highest ever since September 14, 2013.&nbsp

On Monday, prices climbed even higher to Rs 76.57 a litre.&nbsp

This is the eighth straight day fuel prices have risen.&nbsp

Oil retailers had frozen prices on April 24 — after being nudged by the government to do so&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp— as Karnataka went to the polls.&nbsp

The freeze was lifted on May 14, two days after the elections.&nbsp

The retailers are now trying to catch up with global oil prices.&nbsp

On Sunday however, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said in Bhubaneshwar that the Centre was "sensitive" about "rising fuel prices". That alternatives were being explored and that he hoped something would "work out soon".&nbsp

That, news reports said Monday, indicated the government may be thinking about a tax cut.&nbsp

Pradhan has so far&nbspruled out an excise cut, saying the price rise is temporary. He has blamed the price rise on OPEC's decision to cut production, US sanctions on Iran, and the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/venezuela-maduro-wins-presidential-vote-138497">instability in Venezuela</a>.&nbsp

He has instead urged states to cut VAT and bring fuels under the GST regime.&nbsp

But the minister's statement on Sunday, the reports said, indicates a rethink by the government in order to avoid the public outcry getting any louder. 
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Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Sunday that the Centre was 'sensitive' about 'rising fuel prices'. That alternatives were being explored and that he hoped something would 'work out soon'

As fuel prices hit record highs, the government may be mulling a tax cut. Petrol was selling in Delhi on Sunday at Rs 76.24 a litre, the highest ever since September 14, 2013. On Monday, prices climbed even higher to Rs 76.57 a litre. This is the eighth straight day fuel prices have risen. Oil retailers had frozen prices on April 24 — after being nudged by the government to do so — as Karnataka went to the polls. The freeze was lifted on May 14, two days after the elections. The retailers are now trying to catch up with global oil prices. On Sunday however, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said in Bhubaneshwar that the Centre was "sensitive" about "rising fuel prices". That alternatives were being explored and that he hoped something would "work out soon". That, news reports said Monday, indicated the government may be thinking about a tax cut. Pradhan has so far&nbspruled out an excise cut, saying the price rise is temporary. He has blamed the price rise on OPEC's decision to cut production, US sanctions on Iran, and the instability in Venezuela. He has instead urged states to cut VAT and bring fuels under the GST regime. But the minister's statement on Sunday, the reports said, indicates a rethink by the government in order to avoid the public outcry getting any louder.

As fuel prices hit record highs, government may be mulling a tax cut

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has made tremendous strides in providing energy justice to all.

Addressing a gathering at the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday, the Union minister said during the Modi government`s regime, their endeavour has been to provide affordable, sustainable and clean cooking fuel, energy and electricity to all and that has also made India an attractive investment spot, especially in the energy sector.

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"Under the leadership of PM Modi, India in the last four years has made tremendous strides in providing energy justice to all. Our government`s endeavour to provide affordable, sustainable and clean cooking fuel, energy and electricity provides a plethora of investment opportunities in India," he said according to news agency PTI while addressing over 250 Indian professionals, business leaders and community representatives working in the UAE.

Further talking about the achievement of the Modi government, Pradhan, who is on a three-day visit to the UAE, said, "It has been 70 years of Independence, still there was no electricity in 18,000 villages in last two years. But in last two months, the electricity has reached to almost every village."

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"In about 4 crore houses, there is no electricity. But by 2019-20, we will provide electricity to every house in the country," he added.

He further highlighted the attractive investment opportunities in the Petroleum and Natural Gas and Skill Development sectors in India and also extended an invitation to the business community in the UAE for greater collaborations and increased investments in India.

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Yesterday, Pradhan and UAE Minister of State and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Group CEO Dr. Sultan Al Jaber flagged off the first consignment of 2 million barrels of ADNOC crude for Mangalore Cavern on Saturday.

During the day, Pradhan also held a bilateral meeting with HE&nbspDr&nbspJaber. Minister Pradhan was accompanied by Ambassador Navdeep Suri, senior officials and CEOs for Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum.

Pradhan is visiting UAE to follow up on the February 2018 UAE visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

During the visit of the Prime Minister, Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd (ISPRL) signed an agreement with the ADNOC of UAE under which the latter will store about 5.86 million barrels of crude oil in India`s Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) facility at Mangalore at its own cost.&nbsp

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"In about 4 crore houses, there is no electricity. But by 2019-20, we will provide electricity to every house in the country," he said.

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has made tremendous strides in providing energy justice to all. Addressing a gathering at the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday, the Union minister said during the Modi government`s regime, their endeavour has been to provide affordable, sustainable and clean cooking fuel, energy and electricity to all and that has also made India an attractive investment spot, especially in the energy sector. Today India is the number 3 absolute energy consumer, our energy appetite is very high. Our per capita energy consumption is very modest which will increase in the coming years. So we request stakeholders to come and invest in India: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan pic.twitter.com/LcuQmmd7sE — ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2018 × "Under the leadership of PM Modi, India in the last four years has made tremendous strides in providing energy justice to all. Our government`s endeavour to provide affordable, sustainable and clean cooking fuel, energy and electricity provides a plethora of investment opportunities in India," he said according to news agency PTI while addressing over 250 Indian professionals, business leaders and community representatives working in the UAE. Further talking about the achievement of the Modi government, Pradhan, who is on a three-day visit to the UAE, said, "It has been 70 years of Independence, still there was no electricity in 18,000 villages in last two years. But in last two months, the electricity has reached to almost every village." India is a new and emerging market. Downstream Investment Forum is a very important forum and UAE is a reliable partner of India. I appeal all the stakeholders in this energy business to come and invest in India: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan pic.twitter.com/Dp9tdFyJlt — ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2018 × "In about 4 crore houses, there is no electricity. But by 2019-20, we will provide electricity to every house in the country," he added. He further highlighted the attractive investment opportunities in the Petroleum and Natural Gas and Skill Development sectors in India and also extended an invitation to the business community in the UAE for greater collaborations and increased investments in India. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met Nasser Thani Al Hamli, UAE Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation in Dubai, UAE. pic.twitter.com/jxfujdrtyz — ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2018 × Yesterday, Pradhan and UAE Minister of State and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Group CEO Dr. Sultan Al Jaber flagged off the first consignment of 2 million barrels of ADNOC crude for Mangalore Cavern on Saturday. During the day, Pradhan also held a bilateral meeting with HE&nbspDr&nbspJaber. Minister Pradhan was accompanied by Ambassador Navdeep Suri, senior officials and CEOs for Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum. Pradhan is visiting UAE to follow up on the February 2018 UAE visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During the visit of the Prime Minister, Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd (ISPRL) signed an agreement with the ADNOC of UAE under which the latter will store about 5.86 million barrels of crude oil in India`s Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) facility at Mangalore at its own cost. India is our strategic partner. We are honoured & glad about Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's participation. Proud of all the Indian companies that are looking for investments: UAE Energy Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei in Abu Dhabi pic.twitter.com/FjiluC2jfA — ANI (@ANI) May 13, 2018 × (With PTI inputs)

Modi government providing energy justice to all: Dharmendra Pradhan

As petrol prices shot to a new high, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/petrol-rises-to-55-month-high-diesel-costliest-ever-131582">petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan</a> said it was due to the situation in Syria and US threat of imposing sanctions on Iran.

Petrol prices touched 74.08 per litre in Delhi on Friday at a 5-year high. It rose similarly in other metros - Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai.

In Kolkata oil prices rose to Rs 76.78 a litre, Mumbai it was Rs 81.93 and in Chennai it surged&nbsp;to Rs 76.85 a litre.

Former finance minister P Chidambaram attacked the central government in a series of tweets saying it was due to 'tax the consumer' policy of the government.

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The Congress leader said: "For the last four years, the BJP government has lived off an oil bonanza. Minus the oil bonanza, the BJP government is clueless and floundering."

"Crude oil price at $ 74 per barrel is still lower than $ 105 four years ago. So, why are petrol/diesel prices higher today than they were in May 2014," he asked in his tweet.

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"Then, why does the BJP government refuse to bring petroleum and petroleum products under GST?"

Petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan had said earlier that the GST Council should in the "interest of energy security and consumers" include petroleum products in GST.

Petrol, diesel, natural gas, crude oil and jet fuel (ATF) are currently not included in the GST.

Petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan had said earlier that the GST Council should in the "interest of energy security and consumers" include petroleum products in GST.

As petrol prices shot to a new high, petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan said it was due to the situation in Syria and US threat of imposing sanctions on Iran. Petrol prices touched 74.08 per litre in Delhi on Friday at a 5-year high. It rose similarly in other metros - Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai. In Kolkata oil prices rose to Rs 76.78 a litre, Mumbai it was Rs 81.93 and in Chennai it surged to Rs 76.85 a litre. Former finance minister P Chidambaram attacked the central government in a series of tweets saying it was due to 'tax the consumer' policy of the government. BJP boasts that it is ruling 22 States. Then, why does the BJP government refuse to bring petroleum and petroleum products under GST? — P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) April 20, 2018 × The Congress leader said: "For the last four years, the BJP government has lived off an oil bonanza. Minus the oil bonanza, the BJP government is clueless and floundering." "Crude oil price at $ 74 per barrel is still lower than $ 105 four years ago. So, why are petrol/diesel prices higher today than they were in May 2014," he asked in his tweet. For the last four years, the BJP government has lived off an oil bonanza. Minus the oil bonanza, the BJP government is clueless and floundering . — P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) April 20, 2018 × "Then, why does the BJP government refuse to bring petroleum and petroleum products under GST?" Petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan had said earlier that the GST Council should in the "interest of energy security and consumers" include petroleum products in GST. Petrol, diesel, natural gas, crude oil and jet fuel (ATF) are currently not included in the GST.

High oil prices due to situation in Syria & US sanctions threat on Iran: Petroleum minister

Union ministers Thawar Chand Gehlot and Dharmendra Pradhan were among the five candidates elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh today.

Gehlot, Pradhan, Ajay Pratap Singh, and Kailash Soni (BJP) and Rajmani Patel (Congress) were declared elected unopposed, after the 3 PM deadline for withdrawing nominations, a state Assembly official said.

The five candidates had filed their nominations for as many RS seats from the state.

Gehlot, who heads the Union social justice and empowerment ministry, was nominated from Madhya Pradesh for the second time, while Petroleum Minister Pradhan for the first time. He was elected to the Upper House of Parliament from Bihar earlier.

The elevation to the Rajya Sabha of Ajay Pratap Singh, a former state BJP functionary, and Soni, the national president of the MISA Bandi Sangathan, is expected to strengthen the ruling BJP in the Vindhya and Mahakoushal regions.

Madhya Pradesh will go to the Assembly polls later this year.

OBC leader Patel is a former state minister, who hails from the Vindhya region.

The Congress, out of power in Madhya Pradesh since 2003, is eyeing around 45 per cent of the OBC vote-bank in the upcoming polls.

According to numerical strength in the Legislative Assembly, the BJP was in a position to send four candidates to the Rajya Sabha, while the Congress one as each candidate needed the support of 39 MLAs.

In the 230-member House, the BJP has 165 MLAs, the Congress 57, the BSP four, besides three independents and a nominated member.

Gehlot, Pradhan, Ajay Pratap Singh, and Kailash Soni (BJP) and Rajmani Patel (Congress) were declared elected unopposed, after the 3 PM deadline for withdrawing nominations, a state Assembly official said.

Union ministers Thawar Chand Gehlot and Dharmendra Pradhan were among the five candidates elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh today. Gehlot, Pradhan, Ajay Pratap Singh, and Kailash Soni (BJP) and Rajmani Patel (Congress) were declared elected unopposed, after the 3 PM deadline for withdrawing nominations, a state Assembly official said. The five candidates had filed their nominations for as many RS seats from the state. Gehlot, who heads the Union social justice and empowerment ministry, was nominated from Madhya Pradesh for the second time, while Petroleum Minister Pradhan for the first time. He was elected to the Upper House of Parliament from Bihar earlier. The elevation to the Rajya Sabha of Ajay Pratap Singh, a former state BJP functionary, and Soni, the national president of the MISA Bandi Sangathan, is expected to strengthen the ruling BJP in the Vindhya and Mahakoushal regions. Madhya Pradesh will go to the Assembly polls later this year. OBC leader Patel is a former state minister, who hails from the Vindhya region. The Congress, out of power in Madhya Pradesh since 2003, is eyeing around 45 per cent of the OBC vote-bank in the upcoming polls. According to numerical strength in the Legislative Assembly, the BJP was in a position to send four candidates to the Rajya Sabha, while the Congress one as each candidate needed the support of 39 MLAs. In the 230-member House, the BJP has 165 MLAs, the Congress 57, the BSP four, besides three independents and a nominated member.

Rajya Sabha polls: Pradhan, Gehlot among five elected unopposed from MP

Minister of Petroleum&nbsp;and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan has announced the opening of the first-ever seven refineries and petrochemical complexes on 16 January in Barmer oil refinery.

He said &quot; For the first time, 7 refineries and petrochemical complexes are about to begin their functions in India &amp; will go on floor from 16th January, with all clearances and tenders.&quot;

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He invalidated&nbsp;the statements made by Congress party that they have already laid the foundation stone of the refinery and the prime minister was repeating their action.

He said &quot;Congress is raising objections that they have already laid the foundation stone of the refinery and why is Modi Ji going again for that? These are all false claims.&quot;

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On January 16, seven refineries and petrochemical complexes are about to begin their functioning in India for the first time.&nbsp;

PM Modi is proposed to visit the foundation site in Barmer Oil refinery in Rajasthan.&nbsp;

Earlier on January 6, Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot has opposed the upcoming foundation laying ceremony of an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aninews.in/search?query=oil%20refinery">oil refinery</a>&nbsp;in Barmer by the Prime Minister.

He said that the foundation stone for the refinery was already laid September 22, 2013, by former Congress president Sonia Gandhi.&nbsp;

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On January 16, seven refineries and petrochemical complexes are about to begin their functions in India for the first time. Congress said that the foundation stone for the refinery was already laid on September 22, 2013, by former party president Sonia Gandhi.

Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan has announced the opening of the first-ever seven refineries and petrochemical complexes on 16 January in Barmer oil refinery. He said " For the first time, 7 refineries and petrochemical complexes are about to begin their functions in India & will go on floor from 16th January, with all clearances and tenders." For the first time, 7 refineries & petrochemical complexes are about to begin their functions in India & will go on floor from 16th Jan, with all clearances & tenders: Dharmendra Pradhan on PM Modi's proposed visit for foundation laying ceremony of Barmer oil refinery #Rajasthan pic.twitter.com/9UmoZouJre — ANI (@ANI) January 9, 2018 × He invalidated the statements made by Congress party that they have already laid the foundation stone of the refinery and the prime minister was repeating their action. He said "Congress is raising objections that they have already laid the foundation stone of the refinery and why is Modi Ji going again for that? These are all false claims." Congress is raising objections that they have already laid the foundation stone of the refinery & why is Modi Ji going again for that? These are false claims: Dharmendra Pradhan on PM Modi's proposed visit for foundation laying ceremony of Barmer oil refinery #Rajasthan pic.twitter.com/ngCnum6gsO — ANI (@ANI) January 9, 2018 × On January 16, seven refineries and petrochemical complexes are about to begin their functioning in India for the first time. PM Modi is proposed to visit the foundation site in Barmer Oil refinery in Rajasthan. Earlier on January 6, Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot has opposed the upcoming foundation laying ceremony of an oil refinery in Barmer by the Prime Minister. He said that the foundation stone for the refinery was already laid September 22, 2013, by former Congress president Sonia Gandhi.

PM Modi laying foundation of refineries, petrochemical sites in Barmer Oil refinery, Congress takes credit

Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday said an initiative by the transport and skill development departments to spend Rs&nbsp;15,000 crore as payment to labourers working on the construction of national highways under Skill India, has been announced.

&quot;In this unique experiment transportation department has carried out in collaboration with our ministry (Skill and Development), of Rs. 15,000 crore out of total Rs 1, 30,000 crores will be spent on labourers&#39; payment,&quot; said Dharmendra Pradhan on the training of people under Skill India for construction of NH.

He also said that the rural labourers, who do not possess required skills or knowledge for the new age machinery and technology in the field of construction, would be able to get the benefits from the initiative.

Dharmendra Pradhan also took a jibe at the Congress party and their president Rahul Gandhi saying, &quot;A dynasty political party, which was ruling the nation for a long time, was made unemployed back in 2014 by the women and the youth of India,&quot;

The transport and skill development, departments to spend Rs. 15,000 crore as payment to labourers working on the construction of national highways under Skill India.

Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday said an initiative by the transport and skill development departments to spend Rs 15,000 crore as payment to labourers working on the construction of national highways under Skill India, has been announced. "In this unique experiment transportation department has carried out in collaboration with our ministry (Skill and Development), of Rs. 15,000 crore out of total Rs 1, 30,000 crores will be spent on labourers' payment," said Dharmendra Pradhan on the training of people under Skill India for construction of NH. He also said that the rural labourers, who do not possess required skills or knowledge for the new age machinery and technology in the field of construction, would be able to get the benefits from the initiative. Dharmendra Pradhan also took a jibe at the Congress party and their president Rahul Gandhi saying, "A dynasty political party, which was ruling the nation for a long time, was made unemployed back in 2014 by the women and the youth of India,"

Rs 15,000 crore to be spent to train labourers constructing national highways: Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said that former prime minister Manmohan Singh&#39;s rebuke of demonetisation has risen out of the latter&#39;s compulsion to show allegiance to the Gandhi family.

&quot;This is Manmohan Singh&#39;s helplessness. Just to show allegiance to that family, he has to say wrong things. GDP figures have just come out and all his questions have been answered,&quot; Pradhan told ANI today.

Earlier in the day, the former prime minister termed November 8 the day when the ban on Rs 500 and Rs 1000 was implemented- as a &quot;black day&quot; for the economy and democracy of the country.

&quot;I invoke memories of more than 100 people who lost their lives while standing in queues as a result of demonetisation. I say with immense pain and a sense of deep responsibility that the 8th of November was a black day for our economy and democracy,&quot; Singh said at a press conference in Surat.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led government demonetised notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 on November 8, in a bid to curb the hoarding of black money in the country. The masses, however, were hard hit by the move, which suffered severe cash crunch and had to stand in long queues outside banks and ATMs, to withdraw money.

The impact of demonetisation on curbing corruption remains a bone of contention.

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said that former prime minister Manmohan Singh's rebuke of demonetisation has risen out of the latter's compulsion to show allegiance to the Gandhi family

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said that former prime minister Manmohan Singh's rebuke of demonetisation has risen out of the latter's compulsion to show allegiance to the Gandhi family. "This is Manmohan Singh's helplessness. Just to show allegiance to that family, he has to say wrong things. GDP figures have just come out and all his questions have been answered," Pradhan told ANI today. Earlier in the day, the former prime minister termed November 8 the day when the ban on Rs 500 and Rs 1000 was implemented- as a "black day" for the economy and democracy of the country. "I invoke memories of more than 100 people who lost their lives while standing in queues as a result of demonetisation. I say with immense pain and a sense of deep responsibility that the 8th of November was a black day for our economy and democracy," Singh said at a press conference in Surat. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led government demonetised notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 on November 8, in a bid to curb the hoarding of black money in the country. The masses, however, were hard hit by the move, which suffered severe cash crunch and had to stand in long queues outside banks and ATMs, to withdraw money. The impact of demonetisation on curbing corruption remains a bone of contention.

Manmohan Singh's rebuke of demonetisation is just sycophancy:  Dharmendra Pradhan

The Indian government is taking steps to gradually reduce the subsidies on kerosene, a media outlet reported today (August 3).

The government has asked state oil companies to keep increasing prices of subsidised kerosene by 25 paise every fortnight until the subsidy is eliminated or until further orders, the report quoted sources as saying.

Earlier the oil ministry had directed an increase in prices of kerosene only up till July this year - prices have been hiked by 25 paise every fortnight since July 2016.

By cutting subsidies on kerosene, the government wants to bring kerosene close to the market price, which will discourage its use for adulteration as well as encourage consumers to switch to LPG.

The demand for kerosene has gone down over the years because of its replacement with the less polluting Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) and with the electrification of villages.&nbsp;

Kerosene consumption has reduced by 21 per cent in 2016-2017 mainly because of 20 per cent cut in allocation to states by the Centre&nbsp;

The government has aggressively discouraged the use of subsidised kerosene since it is a more polluting fuel and is also being used to adulterate diesel.&nbsp;

Oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan has led the drive to 2.5 crore cooking gas connections to the poor over the last three years, the report said.

Kerosene and cooking gas are the only fuels which are subsidised by the government. The prices of petrol and diesel are linked to market prices.

The government has asked state oil companies to keep increasing prices of subsidised kerosene by 25 paise every fortnight until the subsidy is eliminated

The Indian government is taking steps to gradually reduce the subsidies on kerosene, a media outlet reported today (August 3). The government has asked state oil companies to keep increasing prices of subsidised kerosene by 25 paise every fortnight until the subsidy is eliminated or until further orders, the report quoted sources as saying. Earlier the oil ministry had directed an increase in prices of kerosene only up till July this year - prices have been hiked by 25 paise every fortnight since July 2016. By cutting subsidies on kerosene, the government wants to bring kerosene close to the market price, which will discourage its use for adulteration as well as encourage consumers to switch to LPG. The demand for kerosene has gone down over the years because of its replacement with the less polluting Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) and with the electrification of villages. Kerosene consumption has reduced by 21 per cent in 2016-2017 mainly because of 20 per cent cut in allocation to states by the Centre The government has aggressively discouraged the use of subsidised kerosene since it is a more polluting fuel and is also being used to adulterate diesel. Oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan has led the drive to 2.5 crore cooking gas connections to the poor over the last three years, the report said. Kerosene and cooking gas are the only fuels which are subsidised by the government. The prices of petrol and diesel are linked to market prices.

Indian government to do away with kerosene subsidies: Report

After pulling a straight win in the local polls in Odisha, the BJP seems to have entered into campaign mode in the state where assembly polls are still two years away.&nbsp;

Not only is the National Executive being organised in Bhubaneswar in April, indications are being given that the &quot;Look East&quot; policy will be part of BJP&rsquo;s agenda in Odisha.

Such is the importance of this state that Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan openly accused serving chief minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik of subsidy mismanagement. 
 
&quot;There is no kerosene shortage in Odisha. Why is my name and Naveen Patnaik&rsquo;s name still in the subsidy list? Subsidy is being pilfered in Odisha and the state government has not been able to contain it. Should Naveen Patnaik get kerosene out of PDS?,&quot;&nbsp;said Dharmendra Pradhan.

He also said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will thank the people of Odisha for the win they gave to BJP in the local polls. The minister also categorically accused the Odisha government of mismanagement. &quot;There is mistrust and distrust of Naveen Patnaik&rsquo;s government and we will continue to focus on building our organisation in every nook and corner of the state,&quot;&nbsp;said Mr Pradhan.&nbsp;

When this question was posed to the Chief Whip of the BJD, Tathagat Sathpathy, he said, &quot;These accusations are false and we have seen Odisha progress right in front of our eyes. Evidence of subsidy mismanagement must be given first before making a statement like this.&quot;&nbsp;Tathagath maintains that kerosene shortage exists in tribal areas of Odisha and that Dharmendra Pradhan instead of charging the chief minister must look into the cause of kerosene shortage.

BJD in Odisha has been in power for more than 15 years and instead of the Congress, the BJP has been able to make best of anti-incumbency in the state which was reflected in the local polls held this year. When asked about splitting the BJD and early elections, the minister said that BJP is not interested in the internal affairs of BJD and described the infighting as a clan war.

Dharmendra Pradhan though maintains that the state government is yet to produce a proper list and ensure that subsidies reach the right segment. The National Executive in Odisha is of great importance to the BJP as it would try to make inroads in eastern states where BJP&rsquo;s performance remained marginal in 2014.

&quot;Eastern states of India need to come at par with rest of the country. We will discuss the election of 2019 and 75 years of independence in 2022. The issues of eastern India too would be taken up and discussed in the land of Jagannath,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp; 
 
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The BJP seems to have entered into campaign mode in Odisha where assembly elections are still two years away

After pulling a straight win in the local polls in Odisha, the BJP seems to have entered into campaign mode in the state where assembly polls are still two years away. Not only is the National Executive being organised in Bhubaneswar in April, indications are being given that the "Look East" policy will be part of BJP’s agenda in Odisha. Such is the importance of this state that Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan openly accused serving chief minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik of subsidy mismanagement. "There is no kerosene shortage in Odisha. Why is my name and Naveen Patnaik’s name still in the subsidy list? Subsidy is being pilfered in Odisha and the state government has not been able to contain it. Should Naveen Patnaik get kerosene out of PDS?," said Dharmendra Pradhan. He also said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will thank the people of Odisha for the win they gave to BJP in the local polls. The minister also categorically accused the Odisha government of mismanagement. "There is mistrust and distrust of Naveen Patnaik’s government and we will continue to focus on building our organisation in every nook and corner of the state," said Mr Pradhan. When this question was posed to the Chief Whip of the BJD, Tathagat Sathpathy, he said, "These accusations are false and we have seen Odisha progress right in front of our eyes. Evidence of subsidy mismanagement must be given first before making a statement like this." Tathagath maintains that kerosene shortage exists in tribal areas of Odisha and that Dharmendra Pradhan instead of charging the chief minister must look into the cause of kerosene shortage. BJD in Odisha has been in power for more than 15 years and instead of the Congress, the BJP has been able to make best of anti-incumbency in the state which was reflected in the local polls held this year. When asked about splitting the BJD and early elections, the minister said that BJP is not interested in the internal affairs of BJD and described the infighting as a clan war. Dharmendra Pradhan though maintains that the state government is yet to produce a proper list and ensure that subsidies reach the right segment. The National Executive in Odisha is of great importance to the BJP as it would try to make inroads in eastern states where BJP’s performance remained marginal in 2014. "Eastern states of India need to come at par with rest of the country. We will discuss the election of 2019 and 75 years of independence in 2022. The issues of eastern India too would be taken up and discussed in the land of Jagannath,” he said. (WION)

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