Gas

Against Deregulation of Diesel Prices

The CPI(M) condemns the deregulation of diesel pricing. This is nothing but an abdication of the responsibility of the government to control and regulate the prices of a crucial item of fuel which has a direct impact on the prices of all essential commodities......The CPI(M) reiterates that the gas pricing system should not be based on the average of prices ruling in international hubs without any reference to the domestic cost of production of gas. .....The announcement of cash transfer scheme through banks for delivery of subsidy for LPG cylinders will lead to the exclusion of a substantial section of the people ...