Government agrees ‘in principle’ to deregulate diesel prices

24 Apr 2012 Evaluate

The government has in principle agreed to deregulate diesel prices. However no details have been given about the time frame and extent of the deregulation.

In a written reply told the Rajya Sabha the government has stated that the decision to decontrol diesel prices has been taken in principle. However, the government added that retail selling prices would be moderated to insulate the common people.

The government has been under increasing pressure to cut its subsidies on fuel, food and fertilizers that are straining its finances.

In June 2010, it lifted control over petroleum prices and said that it will eventually free diesel prices too. But the government has been reluctant to do so as it could drive up inflation as well as result in severe political repercussions.

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