Dharmendra Pradhan takes a dig, says GST Council not including petroleum products under its purview

  • Union Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today commented on the rising petrol and diesel prices.
  • Pradhan said that though fuel price has gone up after fluctuation in the international markets, but it will come down soon.
  • In a big statement, he said that he has been requesting the GST Council to include petroleum products under its purview but it is their call.
  • Letting you know, the price of petrol, which has been increasing continuously for more than 10 days in some states, has crossed Rs 100 mark.
  • Petrol has gone up by 35 paise, that is, Rs 90.93 in Delhi, diesel has also increased by 35 paise per litre.
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