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Dharmendra Pradhan

We plan to put all petroleum products on e-commerce platform: Dharmendra Pradhan

The minister said there are four crore consumers as against one lakh retail outlets for petroleum products.

Sep 27, 2017, 21:11 PM IST

LPG connections in UP rise to 2.88 crore, says Dharmendra Pradhan

In the last three years, as many as 1,000 new LPG distributors have been added, the Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister said.

Sep 24, 2017, 20:21 PM IST

Fuel prices have started going down: Dharmendra Pradhan

He cited the hurricanes in the United States IMRA and Harvey as a reason for the instability in the petroleum market and the hike in fuel prices.

Sep 23, 2017, 12:38 PM IST

How GST may impact petrol, diesel price – Check out tax chart

In a curious turn, taxes and duties seem to exceede the actual cost of production of petrol and diesel in the country.

Sep 19, 2017, 15:04 PM IST

Fuel prices may come down by Diwali: Dharmendra Pradhan

The comments come amid criticism by opposition parties of a sharp rise in oil prices after the daily rate revision mechanism was introduced by the government recently.

Sep 19, 2017, 10:49 AM IST

Bring petroleum products under GST, Oil Minister requests Finance Ministry

The minister for petroleum and natural gas said, "42 per cent of the central tax is coming to states. And states have their own tax mechanism. So a substantial portion of tax collection is utilised and coming to the states."

Sep 17, 2017, 13:07 PM IST

Should not miss industrial revolution this time: Dharmendra Pradhan

Vikramjit Singh Sahney, Corporate President & CEO, Sun Group, said there is a challenge to see convert the population into demographic dividend.

Sep 15, 2017, 19:36 PM IST

Petroleum products under GST? Here's how it would benefit consumers

Market watchers are saying that if government goes ahead with Pradhan's suggestion and include fuel prices under the ambit of GST, there will be a steep downfall in the prices.

Sep 15, 2017, 14:15 PM IST

Oil Minister rules out intervention on daily fuel price revision, says reform will continue

He however remained non-committal on cutting taxes to soften the blow of relentless rise in prices since July 3, the government need to finance huge infrastructure and social projects has to be balanced with consumer needs.

Sep 13, 2017, 19:18 PM IST

Spike in petrol, diesel price is due to Hurricane Irma, Harvey in US: Dharmendra Pradhan

The statement comes in the wake of hike in fuel prices.The petrol and diesel prices have gone through the roof ever since the central government announced daily revision of fuel prices.

Sep 13, 2017, 19:14 PM IST

ONGC to bid for Israel oil-and-gas exploration blocks: Dharmendra Pradhan

A high-ranking delegation from India, the world`s third-biggest oil consumer, visited Israel last month to discuss taking part in the tender for blocks in the Mediterranean Sea and Israeli officials said they were pleased with the visit.

Sep 04, 2017, 17:14 PM IST

Watch: Dharmendra Pradhan thanks PM Modi

Dharmendra Pradhan has been given a cabinet berth in PM Modi cabinet with Pradhan retaining petroleum ministry. He thanked PM Modi for believing in his capability. Watch to know more.

Sep 03, 2017, 16:40 PM IST

Cabinet reshuffle 2017: Here's list of new ministers, their portfolios

With a focus on his agenda on good governance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expanded the union council of ministers for the third time after he took office in 2014.

Sep 03, 2017, 15:12 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates new ministers

"I congratulate all those who have taken oath today. Their experience and wisdom will add immense value to the council of ministers," Modi tweeted.

Sep 03, 2017, 13:04 PM IST

Govt rules out cutting taxes on petrol, diesel

While petrol prices have increased by Rs 6.08 to reach Rs 69.12 a litre in Delhi, the highest since August 2014, diesel rates have risen by Rs 3.65 to Rs 57.01.

Aug 30, 2017, 17:32 PM IST

Subsidised LPG price hiked by Rs 2 per cylinder, jet fuel by 2.3%

A subsidised 14.2-kg of cylinder now costs Rs 479.77 in Delhi as against Rs 477.46 previously, according to Indian Oil Corp, the nation's largest fuel retailer.

Aug 01, 2017, 20:57 PM IST

Centre plans to set up petrochemical clusters: Pradhan

The Centre is planning to set up petrochemical clusters in eastern, western and southern India, to spur growth of the sector amid increasing demand, union minister Dharmendra Pradhan said here Saturday.

Jul 29, 2017, 16:19 PM IST