FM Says India Eyeing To Tap New Supply Chains Of Crude Oil

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on March 20 stated the government will look for alternative sources of crude oil supply. She said the new chains will ensure a sustained fuel procurement. However, the minister assured that it will not affect the fuel prices in the nation. Meanwhile, both the Centre and State governments will deliberate on the impact of rising fuel prices, She added. Besides, Sitharaman informed, food inflation was being monitored to tackle any disruptions.