Decision on fuel price cuts will be taken in line with evolving global situation: Petroleum Ministry
The Indian Petroleum Ministry stated that future fuel price adjustments will depend on evolving global crude oil market conditions. While crude prices have recently declined, the government continues to prioritize supply reliability and techno-commercial viability for oil imports.
Why it matters
Global oil price fluctuations directly impact India's domestic inflation and economic stability.
The government is aware of the decline in crude oil prices, and an appropriate decision on the corresponding change in fuel prices would be taken in line with the evolving global situation, Sujata Sharma, Joint-Secretary at the Union Petroleum Ministry, told reporters at the bi-weekly inter-ministerial briefing on Thursday (June 18, 2026).
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