New Delhi: India In the midst of speculation that fuel prices may rise due to soaring crude prices caused by the Russia-Ukraine crisis, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri denied on Tuesday that the government had controlled oil prices due to elections and stated that the decision would be made in the best interests of the citizens.
The Union Minister stated at a press conference, "Global prices determine oil prices. In one part of the country, there is a state of war. That will be taken into account by the oil companies. We will make decisions based on what is best for our citizens."
It is incorrect to claim that the government had control over oil prices due to elections. We will ensure that our energy needs are met "He continued.
Earlier on Saturday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi slammed the BJP-led Central government over rising fuel prices, advising people to fill up their tanks and warning them that the Centre's election offer would expire. "Fill up your gas tanks right away. The Modi government's 'election' offer will expire "He stated this in a tweet.
In response to Rahul Gandhi's advice to people to fill up their gas tanks, Petroleum Minister said, "One is our youth leader, he says get your tank filled soon." The elections have concluded. The question was raised as to whether the tanks should be filled because the price of oil is expected to rise. Fill the tank now or later, because the election will come sooner or later."
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