Dharmendra Pradhan

Dharmendra Pradhan blames "isolated" American policies for fuel price rise

Earlier today, the Indian rupee slumped to a record low of 71 against the US dollar by falling 26 paise on persistent demand for the US currency amid rising crude prices.

Government to move High Court against Reliance arbitration award, says Pradhan

Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday said the government will file an appeal in High Court against a ruling by an international tribunal which rejected its USD 1.55 billion claims against Reliance Industries for allegedly siphoning gas from fields operated by state-owned ONGC

Petrol prices down by Rupee 1 in 10 days, diesel rates also dip

However, despite the cut, petrol prices were hovering above the Rs 80-mark in Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.

Modi govt mulling ‘immediate solution’ to deal with rising fuel prices: Dharmendra Pradhan

The minister recalled the central government had in October last year reduced the excise on fuel by Rs 2 per litre keeping in view the interest of the poor people, adding the Centre is looking at both short and long term solutions this time.

Petrol at all time high of Rs 84.99 per litre in Mumbai; Govt likely to announce steps to control 'crisis'

In Mumbai, petrol touched an all time time of Rs 84.99 per litre, while diesel was being sold at Rs 77. 76 per litre. Both the major petroleum products witnessed a hike of 29 paise per litre and 28 paise per paise per litre respectively.

As higher taxes take fuel prices to record high, Govt says ‘working out on formula’ to reduce rates

Amid the “crisis situation” created by rising fuel prices, BJP President Amit Shah on Tuesday said that the Centre taking the issue of oil prices seriously, and that it is working out on a formula to reduce the rates.

Auction begins for laying PNG pipelines across 174 districts in India; check your district here

Awards from the 9th CGD licensing round would help bring gas coverage to 174 districts in 22 states and Union Territories, covering 29 per cent of the country's area and 24 per cent of the population, Pradhan said.

Petroleum products need to be brought under GST, says Dharmendra Pradhan

Both the central and state governments have started making up their mind in this regard, he said. Petroleum products are out of GST ambit which was rolled out in July last year.

India needs 600 mn tonne refinery capacity by 2040, says Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

“India’s refining capacity must increase to about 600 million tonnes by 2040, from about 247 million tonnes currently. We have to add 20 million tonnes in every two-three years to achieve the target,” Pradhan said.

India to send 3 lakh youth to Japan for on-job training

India will send three lakh youth to Japan for on-job training for 3-5 years as part of the government's skill development programme.

Gas trading platform to come up 'very soon' in India, says Oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan

The Oil minister said the government will soon come up with a gas trading platform.

India to offer $300 billion investment opportunities in oil sector: Dharmendra Pradhan

India will offer foreign investors USD 300 billion worth of investment opportunities in energy projects over the next decade, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said today.

OPEC should go for 'responsible pricing': Dharmendra Pradhan

India today pressed oil cartel OPEC to adopt "responsible pricing" for oil and consider the world's third-biggest oil consumer as its preferred sales destination

After excise cut, Centre urges states to reduce VAT on fuel by 5%

Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday urged the state governments to cut Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel by 5 per cent

Diesel prices touch all-time high of Rs 59.14 per litre in Delhi, zoom to highest in 3 yrs in Kolkata

The cost of diesel touched a lifetime high of Rs 59.14 per litre in capital Delhi on Tuesday.

PM Modi launches 'Saubhagya' scheme to provide electricity to all by December 2018

Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana 'Saubhagya' launched on the birth anniversary of Hindutv icon Deendayal Upadhyaya will entail free electricity connections to poor households, PM Modi said.

Dharmendra Pradhan for petrol, diesel pricing under GST regime

Dharmendra Pradhan attributed the recent hikes in fuel prices to the market fluctuations caused by the hurricanes Irma and Harvey in the US that caused market fluctuations.

Need tax uniformity, bring petroleum products under GST: Oil Minister to FinMin

The Ministry of Petroleum has requested the Ministry of Finance to bring petroleum products under the ambit of GST, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said today.

Daily fuel price revision will continue, says Dharmendra Pradhan

Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday ruled out government intervention to disrupt the daily revision in petrol and diesel prices despite Rs 7.3 per litre spike in rates since July, saying the reform will continue

Promoted to cabinet rank, Dharmendra Pradhan joins the office