Fuel prices likely to be announced

Agencies Posted: Jan 17, 2008 at 1023 hrs
New Delhi, January 17: The government is likely to announce the change in fuel prices during the GoM meet on Thursday.

Petroleum Secretary M S Srinivasan said a change on fuel prices was likely after the GoM meet later during the day.

"There is a possibility of a change," he told reporters ahead of the GoM meet this afternoon.

He said the ministry has sought duty rationalisation to contain the impact of surging crude oil prices.

The Group of Ministers' recommendation will be betted by the Cabinet.

"The cabinet may meet in a day or two depending on the urgency for a decision," he said.