‘No lockdown, only relief’: Hardeep Puri, Nirmala Sitharaman counter Opposition over fuel crisis

‘No lockdown, only relief’: Hardeep Puri, Nirmala Sitharaman counter Opposition over fuel crisis

Amid rising crude prices due to the West Asia conflict, Union ministers ruled out any lockdown, reduced domestic excise duty on petrol and diesel, and imposed export duties to ensure adequate fuel supply.

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modis virtual discussion with chief ministers and lieutenant governors on the prevailing situation in West Asia, several Union ministers Friday reassured that the Cen… [+4861 chars]