The Oil Ministry has asked the Law Ministry if the prices can be cut before October 15 state assembly elections.
New Delhi: In a move that will put more money in your pockets, the Oil Ministry on Wednesday sought the Law Ministry's views on cutting diesel prices. The government is reportedly keen to cut diesel prices by 40 to 50 paise per litre.
The Oil Ministry has asked the Law Ministry if the prices can be cut before October 15 state assembly elections.
A section within the government wants to send the message to voters that they are delivering on the Narendra Modi government's promise of "achhe din" or 'good days'.
Some top Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders have been pushing for a Re 1 per litre cut in diesel price.
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