Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the government is prepared to intervene to prevent disorder in energy markets, underscoring New Delhi’s intent to shield the economy from volatility in fuel prices and supply shocks. His remarks come at a time when macroeconomic policymakers are closely watching imported inflation, fiscal pressures and the broader impact of global crude movements on India’s growth outlook.
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"Government Will Not Let Markets Go Out of Control, Says Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri"
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the government is prepared to intervene to prevent disorder in energy markets, underscoring New Delhi’s intent to shield the economy from volatility in fuel prices and supply shocks. His remarks come at a time when macroeconomic policymakers are closely watching imported inflation, fiscal pressures and the broader impact of global crude movements on India’s growth outlook.
Government Will Not Let Markets Go Out of Control, Says Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
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Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the government is prepared to intervene to prevent disorder in energy markets, underscoring New Delhi’s intent to shield the economy from volatility in fuel prices and supply shocks. His remarks come at a time when macroeconomic policymakers are closely watching imported inflation, fiscal pressures and the broader impact of global crude movements on India’s growth outlook.
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