Publish Date: | Tue, 08 Mar 2022 04:12 PM (IST)
The impact of the Russo-Ukraine war is taking place around the world. On Monday, Europe threatened to stop buying crude from Russia. After this, crude oil rose by 17.89% to $ 139.13 in the international market by taking $ 118.11. This is the highest level of crude after 13 years and 8 months. The war started on 24 February. Then crude was $96.84/barrel. Petrol-diesel prices have not increased after November 2, 2021 due to elections in five states in the country. Meanwhile, the statement of Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has come to the fore.
The price is to be decided by the companies
“To say that we did not increase the prices because of the elections. It would be wrong to say that. The Union Minister said that the companies have to decide about the oil prices, because they also have to remain in the market. Oil prices are determined according to the international market.
what happens when the tank is full
Hardeep Singh Puri also targeted Rahul Gandhi. Said one is our youth leader. They say get your tank filled soon. The elections are over. The question was asked that the tanks should be filled because the price of oil is going to increase. Hardin said, get the tank filled now or get it filled later. Sometimes elections will come.
Oil prices are determined by global prices. There is a war-like situation in one part of the country. The oil companies will factor that in. We will take decisions in the best interest of our citizens: Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas pic.twitter.com/1B6evFkJTl
— ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2022
Children being brought safely
On the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, Hardeep Singh Puri said that there will be no shortage of oil in India. Whatever decisions will be taken next, they will be taken in the interest of the citizens. He told that all Indians have been expelled from Kharkiv and Pishochin. Last night there were about 700 kids in Sumi. They are also leaving there and going to Poltova via buses. All the remaining children will be brought back to the country safely.
Posted By: Arvind Dubey