Montek Favours Removal Of Subsidy On Diesel

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First published in Sanctuary Asia, Vol. 30 No. 12, December 2010

 

“I am against subsidised diesel, if you want energy security in future your prices should match the world prices," said Mr Montek Singh, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission.

 

His comments came amid Environment and Forests Minister Jairam Ramesh's demand that the users of Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) should pay full market price for diesel, which is currently subsidised for the benefit of farmers. Read the full report here.

 

Source: Business Line, The Hindu, Mumbai.

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