India’s fuel spending reported sharp increase of 6.6 per cent in March to reach 11.6 million tonnes mainly due to rise in vehicle movement during election season. “Growth has picked in March... Looks like electioneering has had its impact,” Petroleum Secretary R S Pandey said. Petrol sales jumped 13.2 per cent to 1.05 million tonnes in March, while diesel consumption was up 8.6 per cent to 4.79 million tonnes.
The world’s largest democracy is holding the general elections to elect a new government. Polling for the first of the five phase elections was held on April 16. Electioneering for the Lok Sabha polls has seen increased vehicle movement.
The world’s largest democracy is holding the general elections to elect a new government. Polling for the first of the five phase elections was held on April 16. Electioneering for the Lok Sabha polls has seen increased vehicle movement.
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