Cabinet Committee On Political Affairs

Direct cash transfer for LPG to be rolled out in 20 districts by 15 May

LPG consumers will get about Rs 4,000 per annum in cash from the government and they will have to then buy LPG at market price of Rs 901.50 per 14.2-kg cylinder.

Petrol price cut by 65p, diesel rate to wait for PM's return

Petrol price was reduced by 54 paisa a litre without including local sales tax or VAT, with effect from midnight tonight.

India to decide on ending govt control on diesel pricing after state polls

This is perhaps the first time that retail prices in India are higher than the global rates due to a sustained monthly rise in local prices since January 2013.<br />

Oil Min hints at diesel deregulation, says good signs from intl market

Under-recovery or the gap between retail selling price and the cost of import, this month dipped to an all-time low of 8 paise a litre, helped by the monthly increases and softening in international oil rates.<br />

Oil ministry to move CCPA on raising LPG, kerosene prices

The sources said the ministry is also taking to the CCPA the expert panel's recommendation of continuation of existing pricing principles for controlled petroleum products despite the finance ministry's objections.