‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is having some effect…’: Jairam Ramesh on fuel price cut

PALGHAR (Maharashtra): Terming the reduction of petrol, and diesel prices “good”, Congress general secretary in charge of communications Jairam Ramesh on Friday claimed that Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is having some effect on the government.

In a relief to people ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, expected to be held in April-May, the government has decided to cut the price of petrol and diesel by Rs 2 per litre.

“It is good that the price (petrol and diesel) has been slashed by Rs 2 per litre. ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ is having some effect. Rahul ji has repeatedly said that people are troubled due to inflation,” Jairam Ramesh said.

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said in a post on X that Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have informed that they have revised petrol and diesel prices across the country. New prices are effective from March 15, 2024, at 6 am.

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said in a post on X that by reducing prices of petrol and diesel by Rs 2 per litre, Prime Minister Narendra Modi “has again proved that the welfare and convenience of his family of crores of Indians has always been his aim”.

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said in its post that a reduction in petrol and diesel prices will boost consumer spending “and reduce operating costs for over 58 lakh heavy goods vehicles running on diesel, 6 crore cars and 27 crore two-wheelers”.

It said reduced petrol and diesel prices will benefit the citizens through more disposable income, boost for tourism and travel industries and control over inflation.

The ministry said the decision will lead to increased consumer confidence and spending, reduced expenses for businesses dependent on transportation, enhanced profitability for logistics, manufacturing, and retail sectors and reduced outgo for farmers on tractor operations and pump sets.

The Lok Sabha elections are expected to be held in April-May. (ANI)