Prices of petro products to come down as winter recedes: Pradhan

VARANASI: Union petroleum and natural gas and steel minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday said the demand of petroleum products increases during the winter season causing rise in their prices. He added that the prices may go down gradually as the winter comes to an end.
Pradhan was speaking to reporters here on Friday. He will inaugurate some new facilities of the Indian Oil Corporation Limited and also take part in Sant Ravidas Jayanti celebrations at Seer Goverdhanpur on Saturday.
Pradhan said the increase in petroleum prices in the international market has impacted the consumers. “Jaise jaise winter ghatega to price bhi dhire dhire ghatega (As the winter ebbs, the price (of petroleum products) will also decrease gradually),” said Pradhan adding that such a situation arises during winter due to increase in demand.